During his visit to Washington, Volodymyr Zelensky had the opportunity to talk to Donald Trump, and the atmosphere at the meeting was much more positive than during their February meeting. “Sueddeutsche Zeitung” noted that this time the Ukrainian delegation was well received at the White House and its members were served a meal. However, the newspaper reminds that Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin still raises doubts. Before the meeting with the US president, Zelensky was said to have learned that telephone conversations between Trump and Putin are “always dangerous.”
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According to Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Trump's approach to the war in Ukraine is difficult to understand. According to the newspaper, the US president's decisions often depend on the latest conversations he has had, which makes it difficult to see a coherent plan in his actions. The German daily also indicates that Russian leader Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump on his success in bringing about a ceasefire in the Middle East, while also raising trade issues between Russia and the United States. “Flattery and business prospects seem to be enough to sway Trump” – says the newspaper. To play the role of a mediator more effectively, Trump should better understand his weaknesses and the manipulative tactics used by Putin.
“Der Spiegel” also notes the good atmosphere during the meeting at the White House. The German weekly emphasizes that Zelensky seems to understand more and more how to talk to Trump. However, despite the positive signals, the main question remains whether the Ukrainian president will be able to translate the improvement in relations into real support. “Der Spiegel” expresses skepticism about Trump's involvement in the war in Ukraine, claiming that his interest in this conflict is waning. The newspaper notes that Trump sometimes refers to the war as “a stupid argument over a garden fence.”
Although the meeting in Washington improved the atmosphere between the presidents, German media point out the lack of specifics regarding support for Ukraine.
