USA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs published Rubio’s interview with CNN on the tension between Trump and Zelenski yesterday.
Rubio, who was asked to evaluate the statement that the President of Ukraine would not apologize after the debate, said that he did not agree and argued that Zelenski had an apology debt.
Stating that the President of Ukraine does not need to behave like this, Rubio said, “(Zelenski) should apologize for turning this into a fiasco for him.” shared his opinion.
Rubio argued that Zelenski’s preferences took back his country in peace and said that what happened yesterday was unfortunate.
Rubio said that people only saw what happened yesterday and did not witness the process that caused it. he said.
Rubio said that this agreement is economically connected to Ukraine by referring to the Nadir Toprak Elements Agreement, which was announced yesterday but not signed after the debate, “I think this is a security guarantee alone.” he said.
Emphasizing that there were difficulties in communication established in the last 10 days with the Ukrainian side, Rubio said, “This agreement could be signed 5 days ago, but (Ukraine side) insisted on coming to Washington.” He said.
“Biden management funded the dead end”
Former US President Joe Biden said that Rubio said that Ukraine meets every request of Ukraine.
Expressing the opinion that the Russians do not care about human life, Rubio said that this complex, costly and bloody war should be ended.
What happened?
US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenski Oval Office between the discussion in the meeting, the previously planned joint press conference was canceled and Zelenski left the White House.
During the discussion, Trump criticized the Ukrainian leader’s attitude, while Zelenski expressed his expectation of support for his country.
Upon the discussion, the Nadir Toprak Elements agreement, which was announced to be signed, was not signed.
President Trump, after the heated debate in Oval Office, said in a statement from Truth Social, Zelenski argued that he was not ready for peace yet.
Zelenski replied that he did not do anything wrong to apologize on the question that he would apologize to Trump in an interview with Fox News.