A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky began with polite exchanges on Friday but soon escalated into a heated argument, prompting widespread reactions from around the world.

In a post on the social media platform X, Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed gratitude to Donald Trump, Congress, and the American people, emphasizing that his country seeks peace and that he is working tirelessly toward that goal.
“Thank you, America, for your support and for this visit. Thank you, @POTUS, Congress, and the American people. Ukraine needs a just and lasting peace, and we are working diligently to achieve it,” he wrote on X.

We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion. pic.twitter.com/Z9FlWjF101

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 1, 2025

“It is crucial for us that Ukraine’s voice is heard and that it is not forgotten—neither during the war nor after. It is vital for the people of Ukraine to know they are not alone and that their interests are represented in every country, in every corner of the world,” he added.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed that his country will continue to support Ukraine.
“Russia illegally and unjustifiably invaded Ukraine. For three years, Ukrainians have fought with courage and resilience. Their struggle for democracy, freedom, and sovereignty is one that matters to us all. Canada will keep standing with Ukraine and its people to achieve a just and lasting peace,” he stated.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Reuters, “No one desires peace more than the citizens of Ukraine! That is why we are jointly seeking a path to a lasting and just peace. Ukraine can rely on Germany—and on Europe.”

French President Emmanuel Macron remarked, “Russia is the aggressor, and Ukraine is the victim. I believe we were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago, and we must continue doing so. This effort includes the United States of America, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese, and many others. We should thank all those who have helped and honor those who have been fighting from the start. They are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children, and the security of Europe. These are simple truths, but they’re worth remembering in times like these.”

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for an immediate summit involving the United States, European states, and allies to address today’s challenges.
“Every division in the West weakens us all and benefits those who wish to see the decline of our civilization—not just its power or influence, but the principles on which it was founded, starting with freedom. Division serves no one. What we need is an urgent summit between the United States, European states, and allies to openly discuss how we will tackle the great challenges of today, beginning with Ukraine, which we have collectively defended in recent years, and those we will face in the future. This is the proposal Italy intends to present to its partners in the coming hours,” she explained.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese added, “We will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as necessary, because this is a struggle between a democratic nation and an authoritarian regime led by Vladimir Putin, who clearly harbors imperialistic ambitions—not just in Ukraine, but across that region.”