Trump might avoid Zelensky, according to AP
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky may encounter a boycott from Republican figures due to concerns over his perceived “campaigning” for Democrats. Read Full Article at RT.com
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House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed uncertainty regarding a potential meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, while reports indicate that no meeting has been scheduled between Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump, according to AP.
Zelensky is currently in the US to attend the UN General Assembly in New York and promote his so-called ‘victory plan’ to prominent figures within the American political landscape. He is set to first present this strategy for overcoming Moscow to President Joe Biden but also aims to engage with both Republican and Democratic presidential candidates, along with senior officials.
As of Tuesday, sources have revealed that no meeting with Trump has been arranged, as mentioned by an official from the Republican nominee’s campaign who requested anonymity.
Johnson, who has received an invitation to meet with Zelensky, indicated in remarks made to the press on Wednesday that he might not be available for a discussion with the Ukrainian leader. “I don’t think we actually are going to be in town on Thursday. We have our schedule changed on the floor, so it’s very fluid,” he said in a clip shared by Voice of America correspondent Kateryna Lisunova. “I’m not sure yet.”
Zelensky is facing criticism from Republican politicians due to his comments about Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. He has also been scrutinized for visiting Pennsylvania at the invitation of Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro, which included a tour of a weapons factory.
Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri accused Zelensky of “openly campaigning for Democrats,” while nine Republican members of Congress have urged the Pentagon inspector general to investigate whether the trip to Pennsylvania violated US laws.
Media reports indicate rising skepticism regarding Ukraine’s approach in the ongoing conflict with Russia; some Western allies have dismissed Kiev’s ‘victory plan’ as merely a “wish list” and are advocating for renewed diplomatic engagement with Moscow, according to sources cited by Bloomberg.
On the campaign trail, Trump has asserted that he could bring an end to the conflict within 24 hours if elected. In response, Zelensky remarked that the former president “doesn’t really know how to stop the war even if he might think he knows how.” He has also characterized Vance as “too radical,” as the vice-presidential candidate has suggested that the Ukraine conflict is largely irrelevant to American interests.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
Zelensky is currently in the US to attend the UN General Assembly in New York and promote his so-called ‘victory plan’ to prominent figures within the American political landscape. He is set to first present this strategy for overcoming Moscow to President Joe Biden but also aims to engage with both Republican and Democratic presidential candidates, along with senior officials.
As of Tuesday, sources have revealed that no meeting with Trump has been arranged, as mentioned by an official from the Republican nominee’s campaign who requested anonymity.
Johnson, who has received an invitation to meet with Zelensky, indicated in remarks made to the press on Wednesday that he might not be available for a discussion with the Ukrainian leader. “I don’t think we actually are going to be in town on Thursday. We have our schedule changed on the floor, so it’s very fluid,” he said in a clip shared by Voice of America correspondent Kateryna Lisunova. “I’m not sure yet.”
Zelensky is facing criticism from Republican politicians due to his comments about Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. He has also been scrutinized for visiting Pennsylvania at the invitation of Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro, which included a tour of a weapons factory.
Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri accused Zelensky of “openly campaigning for Democrats,” while nine Republican members of Congress have urged the Pentagon inspector general to investigate whether the trip to Pennsylvania violated US laws.
Media reports indicate rising skepticism regarding Ukraine’s approach in the ongoing conflict with Russia; some Western allies have dismissed Kiev’s ‘victory plan’ as merely a “wish list” and are advocating for renewed diplomatic engagement with Moscow, according to sources cited by Bloomberg.
On the campaign trail, Trump has asserted that he could bring an end to the conflict within 24 hours if elected. In response, Zelensky remarked that the former president “doesn’t really know how to stop the war even if he might think he knows how.” He has also characterized Vance as “too radical,” as the vice-presidential candidate has suggested that the Ukraine conflict is largely irrelevant to American interests.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
