Ukrainian leadership is Zelenskyy Strong! Americans are thankful to the brave Ukrainian President for his leadership

Senator Angus King reacts to clash between President Trump & President Zelenskyy published on WABI-5:

Senator Angus King released the following statement:

“First, much was made in the Oval Office meeting by both the President and the Vice President that President Zelenskyy wasn’t thankful enough for US support. In every meeting I have had with President Zelenskyy and anyone associated with Ukrainian leadership, including a meeting with their intelligence services just this week, they (including Zelenskyy) have always begun with profound and heartfelt thanks for our support. It’s hard to believe that this did not happen in the private meeting that preceded the session in the Oval Office.

“Secondly, if you listen carefully, the point that Zelenskyy was trying make is that, based on history, Russia cannot be trusted to honor its commitments and therefore any deal must include some form of security guarantee to insure the territorial integrity of Ukraine. Unfortunately, our President insisted on talking over this point and refused to acknowledge it.

“Aside from the unpleasant tone toward any partner whose country has been fighting and dying for our values, President Trump’s concluding comments to the effect that we will abandon Ukraine if they don’t accept whatever deal he strikes with Putin (with Ukraine excluded from the process) completely ignores our vital interest in deterring unprovoked aggression, whether in Europe or elsewhere.

“I hope this unfortunate meeting will not detract from the pursuit of an agreement that ends the bloodshed, recognizes and protects the sovereignty of Ukraine without appeasing the territorial ambitions of a murderous dictator.”