There was widespread support for Ukraine’s president at home and dismay at his car-crash encounter in the Oval Office.
There were reports that Trump – who claimed Zelenskyy had “disrespected” him and was “not ready for peace” – was planning to cut off all military supplies to Ukraine.
A few commentators have blamed Zelenskyy for not handling Trump better, and have suggested that his famed public relations skills deserted him.
Most Ukrainian observers, however, said the country’s leader walked into a well prepared ambush, designed to humiliate and belittle him.
“And, most importantly, someone standing between Trump and his sweet little deal with Putin – who has promised him oceans of gold in exchange for Ukraine.”.
Striking a positive note, he continued: “Ukraine is the coolest country in the world right now – again.”.
There was a widespread feeling that Trump had already decided to cut assistance to Ukraine, well before Friday’s ill-fated meeting. »
