Bizarre Trump Statement - Praise for Selenskyj's 'Self-Control' - Zelensky’s stunned reaction to Trump’s remark goes viral at Mar-a-Lago
A short video clip from a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago has drawn widespread attention. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was seen reacting with visible surprise to a statement by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The moment The clip shows Zelenskyy tilting his head, raising an eyebrow, and offering a brief smile. His reaction came after Trump remarked, 'Russia wants Ukraine to succeed.' The statement stood out, given Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump later admitted the phrasing sounded unusual. Russian opposition figure and former chess champion Garry Kasparov shared the video on X (Twitter). His post read, 'We are all Zelenskyy. But no one on Earth has his self-control,' written in German. Kasparov, a vocal critic of the Russian government, highlighted the Ukrainian leader’s restraint in the awkward moment. Business Ukraine magazine also weighed in on the exchange. The publication’s X account suggested Zelenskyy deserved recognition for maintaining his composure throughout the press conference. The brief interaction between the two leaders has gone viral, with many noting Zelenskyy’s measured response. Kasparov’s comment and the magazine’s remark underscore how the moment was perceived as a test of diplomacy. The clip continues to circulate online, drawing reactions from observers worldwide.
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