Trump and Selenskyj
This is how politicians worldwide react to the scandal in the White House
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Donald Trump and Wolodymyr Selenskyj clashed mightily at their meeting in the White House. The reactions from German politics are horrified.
Visiting Wolodymyr Selenskyj at Donald Trump is escalated. The US President passed the Ukrainian head of state publicly with allegations and was supported by his Vice JD Vance. Among other things, Trump accused Selenskyj and claimed that he was not interested in peace.
He asked him to enter into “compromises” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Selenskyj declined that, the Ukrainian president left the White House prematurely. The agreed raw material deal between the two countries has thus burst for the time being. In German politicians, outrage spreads.
German politicians condemn behavior of Donald Trump
Chancellor Olaf Scholz . “Nobody wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine! That’s why we are looking for the way to a permanent and just peace together,” he said. “Ukraine can rely on Germany – and on Europe.”
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Selenskyj secured to continue working on a fair peace. “We will continue to work with you for a fair and permanent peace” ,. In Selenskyj, she wrote: “You are never alone.” At the same time, she spoke to the Ukrainian president, whose country has been attacked by Russia for three years, continue to courage: “Be strong, be courageous, be fearless.”
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also (GREEN) ensured support from Ukraine. “Ukraine is not alone” ,. “Together with its European allies, Germany is closed at the side of Ukraine – and against Russian aggression. Ukraine can count on the unshakable support of Germany, Europe and beyond.”
The CDU chairman Friedrich Merz To confuse attackers and victims. “We stand by Ukraine in good and in difficult times,” he assured.
SPD boss Lars Klingbeil It emphasized the role of Europe: “The behavior of the US government once again shows that Europe has to take its future more in its own hands. We have to get stronger together at all levels.” In one he added: “Germany must and will go ahead. Also to help Ukraine.”
“Trump makes it clear what he means by diplomacy: blackmail and sale. If you cannot be bought, you are ‘ungrateful'”, . “This is not peace, it’s imperialistic power thinking.” At the same time, she emphasized the unrestricted solidarity with Ukraine. Europe must now “get the means it really needs”.
Serap Güler, member of the CDU federal board, “Shambling for the nation to introduce the free world to itself”.
The CDU outer and defense politician Johann WadePhul called. “How can you fall in the back of the president of a attacked country?” He asked, emphasizing: “Free Europe will not reveal Ukraine!”
The majority of European heads of state stand behind Ukraine
After the memorable discussion in Washington, a whole series of European heads of state and government spoke up on social media and stood behind Ukraine. “You are not alone,” said about Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Insured: “Ukraine, Spain is on your side.”
France President Emmanuel Macron requested respect for Ukraine. “These are simple things, but they are good to be reminded of it at such moments,” said Macron, and made it clear: “There is a attacked people who is Ukraine.”
Also The British Prime Minister Keir Strandmer and His Australian colleague Anthony Albanese strengthened Ukraine.
Italy’s head of government Giorgia Meloni Meanwhile, an immediate summit between the USA, Europe and allies on Ukraine demanded.
The EU foreign commissioner Kaja Kallas wrote on X: “It became clear today that the free world needs a new leader.”
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán On the other hand, writes on the short message service X: “Strong men create peace, weak men lead war.” In the message written in English, the head of government of the EU and NATO member continues that Trump has “stood courageously for peace” today, even if this is difficult for many to digest. “Thank you, Mr. President!”
The Kremlin reacts pleasantly to the scandal
From Moscow, satisfaction was heard about the dispute between Trump and Selenskyj. The former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev called Selenskyj a “presumptuous pig” that “received a proper slap in the Oval Office”. Previously, Kirill Dmitrijew, Russian negotiator during talks between the United States and Russia in mid -February, had described the argument between the two heads of state as “historical”.
Epp / Rös, with agencies
Source: Stern

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