Zelensky: Trump's support is crucial after criticism

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The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj emphasizes that the support of the United States is “essential” for Ukraine. This is followed by a conflict with Donald Trump in the White House, after which Selenskyj had to leave the country prematurely.

breakdown of an important meeting

an originally serving meeting to talk about a deal about natural resources ended in a fiasco. Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized the Ukrainian leader in front of journalists in the Oval Office. When Selenskyj tried to answer, an angry Trump accused him of "playing with the Third World War".

Meeting with Prime Minister Keir Strandmer

Selenskyj was conciliatory. On social media, he said: "It is crucial for us to have the support of President Trump. He wants to end the war, but nobody wishes for peace more than we do."

gratitude for US support

Selenskyj thanked his country for the support of the United States in the three years since Russia's invasion. During the heated exchange on Friday, Vance questioned whether Selenskyj had shown enough gratitude for the US aid.

Selenskyj emphasized in his articles on social media: “We are very grateful for the United States for their support.

strategic partnership maintained

The Ukrainian President made it clear that despite the conflict on Friday, Ukraine and the USA will remain “strategic partners”. "We have to deal with each other honestly and directly to really understand our common goals," he added.

urgent need for security

Selenskyj said that Ukraine was ready, the mineral agreement , which he wanted to negotiate in the USA, but noticed that "it is not enough". He emphasized the lack of the required security guarantees.

"We need more than just that. A ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine. We have been fighting for three years, and the Ukrainian people have to know that America is on our side," said Selenskyj.

encounter with European leaders

Selenskyj will meet later on Saturday with a strand in the official residence of the British Prime Minister before taking part in a more comprehensive meeting with a number of European leaders at a summit on Sunday.