Zelensky smiles on being asked whether Trump is scapegoating him
BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a knowing smile and stayed mum on Friday when asked if the US president was scapegoating him for troubles in the US. “This is my answer,” Zelensky said, as journalists broke into laughter at a press conference in Brussels after he met EU leaders. Zelensky had been asked if Donald Trump was lashing out at the Ukrainian leader as a way to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky maintained a composed demeanor and refrained from commenting on Friday when questioned about US President Donald Trump allegedly scapegoating him for challenges faced in the US. "This is my response," Zelensky remarked, eliciting laughter from journalists during a press conference in Brussels following his meeting with EU leaders.
Zelensky addressed the speculation that Trump was using him as a distraction from his own political turmoil ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, which were further complicated by issues with Iran and skyrocketing diesel prices. The inquiry arose after Trump expressed his preference for dealing with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Zelensky, citing strained relations with Kyiv.
"Yesterday, there were a thousand drones over Ukraine, but the American side mentioned it is harder to communicate with Zelensky, while managing with Putin is less challenging," Zelensky stated.
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