Zelenskyy's visit marked a shift in the diplomatic atmosphere compared to earlier tensions. Dressed in a navy suit, he presented a personal letter from his wife to Melania Trump. European leaders, including Chancellor Merz and President Macron, gathered in support of Zelenskyy, emphasizing unity. Their primary aim during the meeting was to secure Trump's commitment to security guarantees for Ukraine. The assurance was critical, especially given prior concerns of Trump's leaning towards Russia after informal engagements with Putin.
The left, thanking her for raising the plight of Ukraine's abducted children with Putin, seemed to set a more diplomatic tone.
President Trump pledged that the US would "coordinate" with Europe on protections for Ukraine, delivering a crucial endorsement of security guarantees.
European leaders’ clear goal was Trump's public commitment to security guarantees for Ukraine, which they achieved during the talks at the White House.
They sat in a protective semicircle around Zelenskyy, keen to ensure that another Oval Office humiliation was avoided and that the trans-Atlantic alliance held.
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