Trump and Co. did not intend to negotiate. They intended what happened

I looked at it. My hands are shaking. 

I can't stand Zelenskyy. But, damn it! It's obvious that the Americans have a profile on him. And this whole live broadcast, Vance next to him, harsh attacks and accusations—it was an absolute provocation. And they knew exactly what they were doing.  

There was intense pressure. These degenerates directly blamed our country for the war. Bastards.

“Could Zelenskyy have acted differently? Certainly. Perhaps he should have, like Macron, smiled and gently touched Trump’s knee. Macron, too, was pressured by the American president, but under a lighter scenario.”

Once again — Trump and Co. had no intention of negotiations. They intended exactly what happened.  

The only remarks — Zelenskyy should still speak through an interpreter. It gives a bit more time to think. And he should have started the conversation not by thanking for the invitation, but by thanking the U.S.  

Trump is a lost cause. And ours looked better. I completely understand his emotions. I would have gone for a fight myself.

“But the question is - what's next? If you're willing to do anything for peace and to end the war, then this clash was a missed shot. Because, damn it, there are no resources.”

I can only imagine how Trump will comment on this! The same Trump who just yesterday said he doesn’t remember calling Zelenskyy a dictator.  

And I also feel for Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. I can’t imagine how she’s supposed to handle this or what comes next.  

It looks like the mess will start sooner than we expected. Intelligence, communications, technical assistance…

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About the author. Zoya Kazanzhy, journalist.

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