Dynamite News Trump-Zelenskyy News: Ukraine President says he won't apologize to Trump
Arguments broke out between Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Trump during a meeting at the White House on Friday that was seen worldwide. Read further on Dynamite News:
Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeatedly refused to apologize for the heated exchange with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
Arguments broke out between Zelenskyy and Trump during a meeting at the White House on Friday that was seen worldwide.
The Ukrainian President reached the United States to meet with Trump. Zelenskyy, in an interview with Fox News, refused to apologize for the argument between Trump and US Vice Presidnet JD Vance.
Although Zelenskyy stood firm and did not apologise for the altercation, he deemed the episode "not good for both sides."
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However, Zelenskyy expressed that it would be "difficult for us" to defend Ukraine from Russia if the US withdrew its support. He regretted that the clash with the US premiere was televised, but asserted: "Please be correct. I want to be polite."
'I respect the President'
Asked whether he owed President Trump an apology, Zelenskyy said, "No. I respect the President. And I respect American people. I'm not sure we did something bad."
Sharing his comments on whether the confrontation at the Oval Office was pre-planned, he said "It's a really tough situation," before mentioning some strong comments made with regard to his country during the contentious dialogue. He said referring to the US, "Where is our friendship?"
Adamant on his cause for "justice and lasting peace" in Ukraine, Zelenskyy insisted that the "mineral deal is part of the structure of the security guarantee."
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Contrarily, given the developments in the relations between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin--Trump even being called Putin's "lap dog"--Baeir asked if Trump is too close to Putin. "I want him to be in the middle," said Zelenskyy, adding "I want him to be on our side."
Asked whether his relationship with Trump could be salvaged after Friday's spat, he affirmed, "Yes, of course."
The Ukrainian President concluded the conversation with Baier by apologising for the heated episode before the world but not to Trump. "We are thankful and sorry for this. I mean this, we wanted very much to have strong relations," he said. (With Agency Inputs)