See the world's main reactions to the spat between Trump and Zelensky

An unprecedented discussion this Friday (28) between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House provoked a wave of reactions in the world.

Zelensky and Trump met this Friday (28) to discuss the resolution of the conflict in the war between Russia and Ukraine

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The unprecedented discussion this Friday (28) between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House provoked a wave of reactions in the world, with Moscow applauding what it called a "historic" moment and Western powers reaffirming their support for Ukraine.

S- RUSSIA: 'Historic'

"Historic", considered Kirill Dmitriev, manager of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and one of the Russian negotiators in the Russian-American talks on February 18 in Saudi Arabia.

"For the first time, Trump told the truth to the face of the cocaine-snorting clown," declared former President Dmitry Medvedev, currently number two on the Russian Security Council, referring to the Ukrainian president.

"How Trump and Vance restrained themselves and did not slap this scoundrel is a miracle of moderation," wrote Russian diplomatic spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Telegram. Below are the main reactions:- EU: 'You will never be alone'

"Your dignity honors the courage of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You will never be alone, dear President Zelensky," wrote European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa.

"We will continue to work with you for a just and lasting peace," they added in a joint statement.

- SPAIN: 'With you', Ukraine

"Ukraine, Spain is with you," wrote the president of the Spanish government, the socialist Pedro Sánchez, on the social network X, after the heated argument.

Sánchez has been an active supporter of Ukraine after the Russian invasion three years ago. On Monday, during an international meeting in Kiev, he promised a new military aid package for the Ukrainians of one billion euros (R$6 billion) by 2025.

- FRANCE: Russian 'aggressor'

"There is an aggressor, which is Russia. There is an aggrieved people, which is Ukraine," declared French President Emmanuel Macron, during a visit to Portugal.

"I think we were right to help Ukraine and to sanction Russia three years ago, and to continue doing so," he said.

"We must thank all those who helped and respect those who have been fighting since the beginning, because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, for their children and for the security of Europe," Macron continued. "These are simple things, but it is good to remember them at times like these." - GERMANY: 'Unwavering support' "No one wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine! That is why we are seeking together the path to a lasting and just peace. Ukraine can count on Germany and Europe," said German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz in a statement. The recent election winner and likely successor, conservative Friedrich Merz, told Zelensky that he supports Ukraine "in good times as well as in bad." "We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war," he said. - UNITED KINGDOM: 'Unwavering support' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he had spoken to both Trump and Zelensky. "He maintains unwavering support for Ukraine and does everything he can to find a path to a lasting peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty and security," a spokeswoman said. "He looks forward to welcoming international leaders, including President Zelensky, on Sunday at a summit on the war in Ukraine in London, he added.

- ITALY: Summit 'without delay'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a summit meeting between the United States, Europe and their allies on Ukraine to be held "without delay". The aim is to "discuss frankly how we intend to address the major challenges of today, starting with Ukraine, which we have defended together in recent years," she said.

- POLAND: 'Ukrainian friends'

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured the Ukrainian president and his compatriots that they are "not alone" in a message published after the spat between Trump and Zelensky.

"Dear Zelensky, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone," Tusk wrote on social media X minutes after the Ukrainian leader left the White House.

- NETHERLANDS: Support 'intact'

"The Netherlands' support for Ukraine remains intact, especially now," Prime Minister Dick Schoof said. "We want a lasting peace and an end to the war of aggression unleashed by Russia."

- HUNGARY: "Thank you"

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban thanked Trump for "courageously standing up for peace." "Strong men make peace, weak men make war. Today, President Donald Trump courageously stood up for peace, although for many this is hard to digest. Thank you, Mr. President."

- UKRAINE: 'peace without guarantees'

"Peace without guarantees is not possible," Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. "President Zelensky is right," he added. "A ceasefire without guarantees is the path to Russian occupation of the entire European continent."

- OTHER COUNTRIES

Other Western countries also expressed support for Kiev. Canada stressed that Ukraine is fighting for its freedom, but also "for ours," and Denmark said it was proud "to stand with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people."

"A united Sweden stands with our friends in Ukraine," said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Source: O Dia Newspaper