Zelensky refuses to apologize for spat with Trump
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has defended his behavior at the White House, claiming he was unsure whether he had done anything “bad” Read Full Article at RT.com
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The Ukrainian leader’s visit to the White House descended into a shouting match with President Trump and Vice President Vance
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has defended his behavior at the White House, claiming he was unsure whether he had done anything “bad” when repeatedly pressed by Fox News’ Bret Baier on whether he owed an apology for what President Donald Trump described as disrespect toward the American people.
In an interview with Fox News on Friday, Zelensky was asked directly whether he felt he had disrespected Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and the American people – and whether he needed to apologize. The Ukrainian leader first expressed gratitude for all the assistance the US has provided but insisted that “tough dialogue” was necessary between “strategic partners.”
“And even in such tough dialogue, I think we have to be very honest, and we have to be very direct to understand each other…,” Zelensky said.
When Baier pressed him again on accusations of “disrespect” and whether he “owed an apology,” Zelensky denied having done anything wrong.
“No, I respect the president, and I respect the American people… I’m not sure we did anything bad,” Zelensky said, adding that he believed some matters should be discussed privately.
