We are not enemies with America, we are friends: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed claims that his relationship with the US president was volatile, insisting he is not “afraid” of him. In an interview with The Guardian, he also rejected reports that, during a White House meeting in October, Trump had “tossed maps aside”. “He didn’t throw anything. I am sure,” he said.
He described their exchanges as “normal, businesslike and constructive”, rejecting any suggestion of hostility.
His remarks contrast sharply with what the world saw during a testy Oval Office exchange, when Trump and Vice President JD Vance lectured him on the need for Ukraine to be grateful for the aid received in its war against Russia.
In the interview, Zelensky said that while “everyone in the world is afraid of Trump”, he is not.
“We are not enemies with America. We are friends. So why should we be afraid?”
Zelensky highlighted the need for mutual respect between the two countries. “Trump was elected by his people. We have to respect the choice made by the American people, just as I am elected by my people,” he told the British newspaper.
Zelensky revealed that King Charles III has been quietly helping to strengthen Kyiv’s relationship with Washington. After the turbulent Oval Office encounter, the British king reportedly sent “important signals” to Trump that encouraged stronger US support for Ukraine.
Calling Charles “very supportive”, Zelensky said Trump “respected the king and considered him to be very important.”
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