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Zelenskyy Feels 'Set Up' by White House, Alarms Grow

3/14/2025

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Former British ambassador Simon Smith revealed that Volodymyr Zelenskyy felt "set up" by the White House during a tense meeting. He highlighted Zelenskyy's isolation as the U.S. team criticized him, echoing Trump's disdain. Smith voiced alarm over Trump's favoritism towards Putin, raising concerns about the pressure on Ukraine and its European allies.

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Former British ambassador Simon Smith revealed that Volodymyr Zelenskyy felt "set up" by the White House during a tense meeting. He highlighted Zelenskyy's isolation as the U.S. team criticized him, echoing Trump's disdain. Smith voiced alarm over Trump's favoritism towards Putin, raising concerns about the pressure on Ukraine and its European allies.