Ukraine War: Caise in Washington: A dispute with unclear consequences

After the explosive dusting in front of the world’s eyes, both US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian colleague Wolodymyr Selenskyj insist on their positions. The unprecedented scandal at the meeting of the two in the White House could have dramatic consequences for the country attacked by Russia and cloud the view of an early peace.

In a TV interview after the incident in the Oval Office, Selenskyj made it clear that he did not want to apologize to Trump and continued to insist on security guarantees for a possible peace agreement with Russia that the Republican rejects. Trump, on the other hand, made it clear that he does not want to resume the talks with Selenskyj immediately.

Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin, on the other hand, is likely to be a satisfaction between the open dispute between the United States and Ukraine. He has been waging a war against the neighboring country for more than three years and has almost brought a fifth of the Ukrainian territory under his control.

Kiev, on the other hand, depends on the support of the West – and especially the USA – to ward off the attack. A peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, which is particularly promoted by Trump, should not have become more likely after the heated confrontation between Selenskyj and Trump.

Meloni warns of splitting the West

An initiative by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shows how big the concern in Europe is after the failed meeting in Washington. She suggested an immediate summit between Europe and the USA. “Every division of the West makes us all weaker and favored those who want to bring about the fall of our civilization,” warned Meloni.

It remains unclear whether the country attacked by Russia should take part in such a meeting. The right-wing prime minister is considered one of the most important contacts of the new US government in the group of European heads of government.

Trump expects Selenskyj peace message

The US President stood in front of the cameras a few hours after the scandal in the Oval Office. “It was not a man who wanted to make peace, and I am only interested if he wants to end the bloodshed,” said Trump shortly before departure to the US state of Florida. There he wants to spend the weekend in his estate Mar-A-Lago. “I now want a ceasefire.” Selenskyj “does not have the cards in hand”. He shouldn’t talk about Putin and all the “negative things”. “He has to say: I want peace.”

Selenskyj did not do this to the US President-on the contrary. In an FOX news interview, he thanked the American people, Trump and the Congress for the support-however, he rejected an apology to Trump. Instead, he emphasized that one had to be “very open and very honest”.

Selenskyj also tried to explain his position: a raw material deal between the United States and Ukraine alone is not enough to accept peace negotiations with Russia. Trump had linked US aid to access to Ukrainian raw materials-but after the dusting there was no agreement.

Selenskyj insists on old alliances

The Ukrainian President appealed: The US and Europe are the “best friends” of Ukraine, Putin and Russia of the enemy. This reality must be recognized. Exactly this direct attitude had caused resentment in the Oval Office – especially when he confronted Trump directly: “I speak to my friends in Poland and they are concerned that they are too much on the side of Putin. What do they tell them?”

Selenskyj later admitted the confrontation. But it is not about him personally, but about the question: “Where is the friendship between Ukraine and the USA?” When leading US politicians claimed that Ukraine was facing the defeat that its soldiers are not heroes-and its president is a dictator.

Trump was also criticized in Ukraine. “Trump decided to do a thing together with a murderous tyrant than with a democratically elected state guide,” commented the “Kyiv Independent” news portal.

Allies stand behind Selenskyj

Selenskyj received broad support from his allies in Europe after the scandal. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) assured that Ukraine could rely on Germany and Europe. Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said that the Ukraine is available in good times as in difficult times. “We must never confuse attackers and victims in this terrible war.” The EU foreign commissioner Kaja Kallas said: “Today it has become clear that the free world needs a new leader. It is up to us Europeans to accept this challenge.”

After Trump’s move into the White House, there are great concerns about the reliability of the United States as a partner in the West. US vice JD Vance duped its European partners at the Munich Security Conference a few weeks ago. And Trump had noticed in the past few weeks to talk Putin after his mouth.

Trump breaks again with conventions

At the same time, the Republican insulted Selenskyj and called them a dictator. Only shortly before the meeting – and with the view of the conclusion of the raw material agreement – the Republican moderated his tone. In negotiations with international partners, Trump is always noticeable with unconventional behavior and has already pushed up one or two guest during his first term.

Such an open argument with a partner in the White House peppered with degrees and open rejection is also unprecedented for Trump.

According to US media, Selenskyj and his companions are said to have been waiting in another room after the scandal in the Oval Office and hoped to be presented to the US President again. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump’s security advisor Mike Waltz are said to have made it clear to the Ukrainians that they would have to go now and that a further conversation with Trump was counterproductive, as reported by the broadcaster CBS.