Before their appointed meet, US President Donald Trump softened his attitude toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by expressing his gratitude for him. His comment came after he had formerly referred to Zelenskyy as a “dictator,” a characterization he downplayed when questioned by investigators.
Trump said,” I think we’re going to have a very good meet tomorrow night,” at a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. We’re going to get along really well. I honor very much for him.
A proposed mine right deal, which Trump has pushed for as a way for Ukraine to foot the bill for its military and financial assistance, is expected to the center of the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy. A portion of Ukraine’s material success may be given to Washington as a result of the agreement.
Trump adopted a more cordial tone, acknowledging Ukraine’s endurance in the ongoing conflict, after earlier criticizing the large US help provided to Kyiv. ” We’ve given him a lot of tools and a lot of money, but they have fought pretty bravely”, he said. ” Someone has to use that equipment, and they have been quite fearless in that feel”.
Trump’s previous statements about Zelenskyy drew obnoxious responses, especially after he spoke with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine earlier in February. Following Zelenskyy ‘ s censure, Trump labelled the Russian president a “dictator” in a blog on his Truth Social platform.
When asked about the comment, Trump appeared to range himself from it. ” Did I say that? I didn’t believe I said that”, he responded.
The future meeting is seen as a pivotal time for US-Ukraine relationships, with discussions likely to center on both military support and financial cohesion.
