Source: Volts in an interview with Fox News
Correction: Initially, the headline read "Trump's National Security Advisor stated that Zelensky is the 'wrong president,' but Volts meant Trump, referring to him as 'not the kind of president to pull this off' – 'This is not Joe Biden!'
Details: According to Volts, after the press was asked to leave the Oval Office, Trump’s officials advised to "stop negotiations," indicating that any continuation of the conversation would only worsen the situation.
Direct quote: "Listen, we had a meeting after the press was asked to leave, and we essentially unanimously advised the president (Trump – ed.) that after that insult in the Oval Office, we just don't see how we could proceed."
Details: Volts noted that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Zelensky that "time is not on his side" and that "American aid is not infinite."
Direct quote: "It’s unclear if Zelensky truly wants to stop the fighting. He came in dressed in a way that didn’t seem suitable for discussing such matters. The Vice President said, 'Enough.' The President said, 'Enough.' And I must tell you, that was the wrong approach, the wrong time in history, and certainly not the right president to handle such a situation. This is not Joe Biden."
Background:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House early on Friday after a confrontation with Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
- In response, Trump claimed that the Ukrainian president "disregarded" the United States, stating that Zelensky is "not ready for peace."
- European leaders, along with EU leaders, have meanwhile publicly supported Ukraine.
- Zelensky, in an interview with Fox News, emphasized that he does not believe "we did anything wrong." "With all due respect to democracy and media, I think we need to understand Ukraine's position," Zelensky noted.
- Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin continues to assert that a change in Ukrainian leadership is a prerequisite for negotiations with Russia, once again distorting Ukrainian legislation and questioning the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.