“Anti-imperialism lesson”. Humiliated by Trump, Zelensky receives overwhelming support

Donald Trump accuses Zelensky of wanting to “continue to fight” and demands “ceasefire now.” Zelenskyy “doesn’t want to lose” Washington’s support, but in a “anti-imperialism lesson”, he does not exchange him for Ukraine’s freedom and values. Europe and Australia join in support of Kiev.

The US government led by Donald Trump He is considering suspending the sending of military equipment to Ukraine, after the change in the White House with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskythe newspaper reported this Friday.

According to the post, which cites a high American authority, the government is considering “SUSPEND ALL SHIPPING”For Ukraine due to Zelensky’s intransigence regarding the peace process with Russia.

This measure would affect the arrival of radars, vehicles, ammunition and missiles to Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House on Friday, after one with Donald Trump in the oval room, in which the US president, lifting his voice, threatened his guest to “abandon” Ukraine if he does not make concessions to Russia.

“He You can come back when you are ready for peace“Donald Trump said in a message on his social network, Truth Social, right after his hasty departure.

The signature of a Mineral AgreementUkrainian hydrocarbons and infrastructures, for which the head of state of Ukraine had moved to Washington, not realized, Not even the joint press conference that was foreseen at the end of the meeting.

Donald Trump also accused the Ukrainian counterpart, who was also looking for Washington’s support after three years of war with Russia, of having “Missing respect for the United States“In the oval room, stressing that the United States gave Ukraine a lot of money and that he should” be more grateful. “

In a scene of unprecedented tension, which lasted for several minutes And who also involved the US Vice President Jd Vance, the three leaders raised their voice and spoke on top of the others several times.

Trump criticized especially Zelensky for “having placed in a very bad position”Regarding Russia and told him that he“I didn’t have the letters in hand“As for the outcome of war.

The US president even threatened the Ukrainian counterpart, saying to make a deal with Russia-“or let him get bad“And adding that it will be “Very difficult” to negotiate with the Ukrainian leader.

“You are playing with the lives of millions of people. He is playing with World War II, ”Trump, furiously, told him.

Rubio requires excuses

After the tense meeting between the two heads of state, the head of US diplomacy, Marco Rubiohe appealed to Volodymyr Zelensky who apologizes after a verbal confrontation with US homologist Donald Trump at the White House.

The Ukrainian leader “I should apologize for wasting our time With a meeting that ended like this, ”the US Secretary of State said on Friday.

“We detailed very clearly what our plan iswhich is to take the Russians to the negotiation table, ”Rubio said in an interview with US television CNN.

But “for ten dayS, in all the commitments we had with the Ukrainians, there were complications, including President Zelensky’s public statements, ”Rubio said, questioning the availability of Ukrainian President“ to reach peace ”.

“Maybe he doesn’t want a peace agreement. He says he wants one, but perhaps he doesn’t want to, ”said the diplomat, adding that” this weakening of efforts to achieve peace is very frustrating. “

It will be difficult without your support

In an interview with US television Fox News after the confrontation with Trump, Zelensky rejected a trump apology duty. “I think we have to be very open and honest, and I’m not sure we have done something wrong,” said the Ukrainian President.

“I respect President Trump and respect the American people,” said Zelensky, who argued that Ukrainians are the first to want to end the warbut refused peace conversations with Russia without security guarantees against a new offensive.

“No one wants to end the war more than us“It stressed Zelensky, who stressed that Kiev “doesn’t want to lose” Washington’s supportGreater contributor to military effort against the Russian invader since the invasion in 2022.

“It will be difficult without your support, but we cannot lose our valuesour people. We cannot lose our freedom“Zelensky said, whose country was invaded by Russia, who in 2022 declared the annexation of four regions in the east and south.

Western joins in support of Ukraine

The President of the European Council, António Costathis Friday expressed his support to the Ukrainian President, stating that this “will never be alone“After the statements of US President Donald Trump.

“Will never be alone, dear president Zelensky. We will continue to work with you for just and sustainable peace, ”wrote António Costa on social network X.

“Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, fearless, ”adds the European Council President, in the aftermath of the Tense Meeting at the White House between Zelensky, Trump and US Vice President JD Vance.

Also the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenpromised to work with the president of Ukraine for a “Fair and lasting peace”In the country, and stated, in a message on X/Twitter, that Zelensky “It’s never just”, Recommending that“Be strong, brave, fearless“.

Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanesesaid in turn that the country “It will support Ukraine” for the time it is necessary. “The Ukrainian people are not only fighting for their national sovereignty, but also to affirm respect for international law“Said the head of the Australian government.

“We will continue to support Ukraine for the time it is necessary, because this It is the struggle of a democratic nation against an authoritarian regime led by Vladimir Putin, who has Imperialist plans for Ukrainebut also for the whole region, ”warned Albanese.

Anti-imperialism lesson

The Portuguese Prime Minister broadcast a message of support to the Ukrainian President after a tense meeting at the White House that ended without agreement.

“Ukraine can always count on Portugal“, You can read in a message published on the social networks of Luís Montenegrowritten in Portuguese and English, and in which the Portuguese Prime Minister identifies Volodymyr Zelensky.

Also the leaders of Ps, il, be, book e pan They reacted to the White House confrontation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and US President, reaffirming support for Ukraine and condemning Donald Trump.

“Ukraine’s struggle for freedom And for independence is also our struggle. A struggle made of courage, resistance and determination, ”wrote the secretary general of the Socialist Party, Pedro Nuno Santosin the social network X.

The leader of the liberal initiative, Rui Rochaalso resorted to X to argue that “one cannot be beside Ukraine and to be simultaneously beside Trump,” such as “You cannot defend the EU and be simultaneously next to Putin“And” you cannot defend Portugal and be simultaneously beside your enemies. “

The Free spokesman, Rui Tavareshe stated in X that Zelensky, “not to bear the intimidation of an extortionary, it was an authentic anti-imperialism lesson”.

For the coordinator of the Left Block, Mariana MortáguaTrump and the vice president of the United States, Jd Vance, “decided to humiliate Zelensky in the White House ”.

“The world is watching, live, a succession of lies and accusations. What does the Portuguese Government must happen more to condemn Trump? Neither Putin nor Trump: Europe has to affirm its autonomy, ”added Mariana Mortágua in X.

And leader to Mr. Inês Sousa Realhe shared the opinion of the BE coordinator that Trump tried to humiliate the Ukrainian President in the White House.

“Donald Trump came down to the lowest level of lack of diplomacy in his attempt to humiliate Zelensky and Ukraine. In the face of all this context, Europe can and must be a lighthouse with regard to progress, union and respect for the values ​​that should guide relations between states, ”wrote PAN’s unique deputy in X.

Zelensky thanks support

The Ukrainian President asked today that “No one forgets” your country. “For us it is very important that Ukraine be heard and that no one forgets it, neither during the war nor after“Wrote Zelensky in a message published on his Telegram account.

“It is important that the Ukrainian people know that they are not alonethat their interests are represented in all countries, in every corner of the world, ”added Zelensky.

The Ukrainian President also took the opportunity to reiterate his thanks to the support received, Not to mention the incident directly with Trumpwhich resulted in an unprecedented and tense public discussion.

“Thanks for your support during this difficult timeFor all your efforts for Ukraine and Ukrainians, and for your help, not only diplomatic and financial, but also political, and by your prayers, ”he added.