Ukrainians React to Trump-Zelensky Clash: "They Were So Rude," Fear U.S. Shift Toward Russia

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:22pm on 01 Mar 2025,Saturday International

Ukrainians expressed shock after Donald Trump and JD Vance's tense Oval Office meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling them "rude" and fearing U.S. policy shifts toward Russia. Opposition MP Inna Sovsun called Trump's remarks "painful," while analyst Taras Chmut warned, "This war defines the world order." Zelensky's approval rose to 65% as Ukrainians rallied around their leader. The failed minerals deal further strained Kyiv-Washington ties. "We need stronger European allies," Sovsun urged. Trump’s transactional diplomacy leaves Ukraine bracing for uncertainty, with fears that U.S. disengagement could embolden Moscow. Experts warn Europe cannot secure peace without Washington's support.

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