Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump clashed during a White House meeting on Friday, which ended in chaos and sparked strong reactions worldwide.
Zelenskiy on X
“Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people. Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.”
French President Emmanuel Macron:
The French president has reiterated his support for Zelenskyy and Ukraine following the shocking scenes from Trump’s meeting with the Ukrainian president.
Macron said Russia is the aggressor and the Ukrainians are the victims of that aggression.
“We must respect those who have been fighting since the beginning,” he said.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on X
“Ukraine, Spain stands with you.”
Norwegian Prime Minister :
“What we saw from the White House today is serious and disheartening. Ukraine still needs the US’s support, and Ukraine’s security and future are also important to the US and Europe. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has strong support in Ukraine, broad support in Europe, and he has led his people through a very demanding and brutal time, under attack from Russia.
Norway stands with Ukraine in their struggle for freedom. We hope that the Trump administration also understands the importance of a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.”
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on X
“The only obstacle to peace is (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s decision to continue his war of aggression. If Russia stops fighting, there will be no war. If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine. Estonia’s support to Ukraine remains unwavering. Time for Europe to step up.”
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on X
“Dear @ZelenskyyUa, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.”
Friedrich Merz, on X
“The scenes from the White House are shocking. How can you stab the president of an invaded country in the back like this? Free Europe will not betray Ukraine!”
