According to US leader Donald Trump, he cannot believe that he recently called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator".
Points of attention
- Despite the controversy, Zelensky maintains his stance and asserts his commitment to democratic principles and his elected position.
- The interaction between Trump and Zelensky highlights the delicate balance in global politics and the significance of leaders' public statements in shaping perceptions.
Trump no longer considers Zelensky a dictator
Journalists asked the US president whether he still considered Zelensky a dictator. Trump replied:
Why did I say that? I can't believe I would say that. Next question.
What is important to understand is that over the past week, the head of the White House has called the Ukrainian leader a dictator several times.
Moreover, he argued that Volodymyr Zelenskyy must act quickly if Ukraine wants to survive as a country.
According to the Ukrainian leader himself, he was not offended by these words:
I wouldn't call these words of President Trump to me a compliment, but why be offended? Let the one who is a dictator be offended by the word "dictator"...we'll somehow live with the USA. I definitely won't be a dictator...I'm a legally elected president.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
