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Trump’s Oval Office clash with Zelensky has sparked global concern. European newspapers warn of weakened US-Ukraine ties, urging EU leadership. American reactions divide sharply, while international outlets see shifting global power dynamics.
🔵 EUROPEAN REACTION: A diplomatic crisis and policy shift
Across Europe, newspapers focus on the political and strategic implications of the US-Ukraine fallout after the clash between Trump and Zelensky in the Oval Office, particularly how it affects Europe’s security and future relations with Washington.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 📰 The Guardian emphasizes the dangerous implications of Trump’s words and Ukraine’s uncertain future.
- 📰 The Times focuses on the breakdown of diplomacy and Zelensky being asked to leave.
- 📰 The Daily Telegraph frames the meeting as an ultimatum from Trump to Ukraine.
- 📰 The Independent suggests Trump and JD Vance deliberately cornered Zelensky.
- 📰 The Sun portrays the meeting as a brutal humiliation for Zelensky.
- 📰 The Scotsman calls the exchange “extraordinary” and “a historic breakdown” in diplomacy.
- 📰 The Herald highlights the shocking nature of the diplomatic fallout.
- 📰 The Scottish Daily Mail describes the clash as globally embarrassing.
🇩🇪 Germany
- 📰 Süddeutsche Zeitung focuses on Trump threatening to cut off support to Ukraine.
- 📰 Rheinische Post describes the abrupt end of negotiations.