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  • I’m not sure what ‘more grace’ you think Zelenskyy could have shown in a situation like that. Trump and Vance are telling him that he’s “gambling with World War III”, and telling him that he needs to say “thank you” - but without letting him finish a sentence. Trump was saying some really harsh stuff, but not allowing Zeleskyy to respond to it. This is the only time Zelenskyy tried to talk over the top of him; and you think it is “super annoying”.

    In the earlier parts of the meeting, Trump was not engaged at all. Trump commented that “I wasn’t there then” while Zelenskyy gave context of how Russia has abused trust given to them in diplomacy; apparently Trump thinks nothing matters unless he is personally involved. This is the attitude Trump brought to the meeting, but you think Zelenskyy was “super annoying” and should have handled this senseless berating with more grace. I disagree with you.


  • The footage of this meeting is truly remarkable and worth watching.

    I think it’s important to watch uncut unedited footage of meetings like this from time to time, to see the behaviour of leaders first hand. Otherwise it is too easy to just get swept up in the narrative of whatever social bubble you interact with.

    In this meeting Trump demonstrates a total disinterest in any past events or context for current decisions; but he becomes quite animated and angry at the end of the video. Apparently he felt criticised and wanted to hit back. But he didn’t seem to be paying much attention at all to what was being said.

    Zelenskyy is calm throughout, but has clear frustration as Vance and Trump speak over the top of him. Trump accuses Zelenskyy of total disrespect, and says he is ‘gambling with World War III’.

    Really, it is worth watching. See how leaders of the USA behave.