‘Bewildering’: US media and politicians react to Trump’s televised attack on Zelenskyy

01/03/2025 16:49 The Guardian

The showdown between the US president and the Ukrainian leader dumbfounded various outlets and politicosOne television star turned president visits another far more powerful one on a stage set and attempts to introduce a plot twist of sorts. What could go wrong?The high-stakes White House showdown that unfolded on Friday after the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, demanded US security guarantees was deemed a damaging setback to Donald Trump’s goal of forging a peace deal – and a win for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin – by some US political commentators. Continue reading...

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UK gives royal welcome to Zelenskyy after White House meltdown

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‘A bigger victory for Putin than any military battle’: Russia gleeful after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

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Gaza ceasefire talks have made no progress on second phase, Hamas says

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Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats

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01/03/2025 07:00 The Guardian

Labour steps up attacks on Farage and Reform over pro-Russia stance

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Sniffer dogs deployed as NSW pill-testing trial begins in Wollongong

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Albanese sidesteps questions on Trump as he backs Zelenskyy after White House confrontation

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Zelenskyy admits Trump White House meeting ‘not good for both sides’

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Ukraine ‘gambling with world war three’, Trump tells Zelenskyy in fiery meeting

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‘Free world needs a new leader’, says EU foreign chief after Trump Zelenskyy row

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Russia to appoint new US ambassador as diplomatic relations thaw

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