NATO’s Rutte Urges Zelensky to Repair Ties with Trump Amid Diplomatic Rift

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to mend his strained relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump following their heated exchange at the White House. Rutte, speaking on Saturday, described the confrontation as "unfortunate" and emphasized the need for Kyiv to maintain strong ties with its most significant military backer.  

 

The dispute arose during a meeting on Friday, where Zelensky pushed for firm security assurances while Trump signaled a preference for diplomatic engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The disagreement underscored a widening gap between the two leaders' approaches to ending Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year.  

 

"I said: I think you have to find a way, dear Volodymyr, to restore your relationship with Donald Trump and the American administration. That is important going forward," Rutte told the BBC, recounting his conversation with Zelensky. He reminded the Ukrainian leader that Trump had previously played a crucial role in supplying Javelin anti-tank weapons to Ukraine in 2019, a move that significantly bolstered the country’s defenses against Russian aggression.  

 

"Without the Javelins in 2022, when the full-scale attack started, Ukraine would have been nowhere," Rutte stated. "I told him we really have to give Trump credit for what he did then, what America did since then and also what America is still doing."  

 

While declining to comment directly on the accusations exchanged between Trump and Zelensky during their White House meeting, Rutte reaffirmed the U.S.'s deep investment in NATO, particularly its commitment to the alliance’s mutual defense principle under Article 5. He described Trump as a friend but refrained from addressing whether Trump was justified in accusing Zelensky of risking World War Three or in suggesting that Ukraine must either strike a deal with Russia or lose U.S. support.

 

"I am absolutely convinced that the U.S. wants to bring Ukraine to this durable peace… And obviously, what they need to get there is to make sure that we all work together on this," Rutte said.  

 

When asked if NATO allies could compensate for a potential U.S. withdrawal of military aid, Rutte sidestepped the question, stressing the importance of unity. "Let's move beyond this question. It is crucial that we stay all in this together—the U.S., Ukraine, Europe—that we bring Ukraine to a peace. This is exactly what President Trump is fighting for, what we all are fighting for," he said.  

 

As tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalate, Rutte’s remarks highlight NATO’s concern over maintaining a cohesive Western strategy to support Ukraine. His comments reflect broader fears that fractures within the alliance could weaken efforts to counter Russian aggression and secure a lasting peace.

 

Based on a report by Reuters  2025-03-03

 

 

[Tug]

It’s trump that needs to apologize Zelenskyy would not be intimidated nor humiliated that's what that sicko trump wants….he wants Zelenskyy to grovel for his bestie Putin’s gratification then trump will  double cross Zelenskyy.hes sick that way.

[transam]

Trump & Vance showed their true colours, which, just showed the American people what they voted in, embarrassment...😬

 

Zelensky has nothing to apologise for, in any case Trump has an agenda........

[garzhe]

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to mend his strained relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump following their heated exchange at the White House. Rutte, speaking on Saturday, described the confrontation as "unfortunate" and emphasized the need for Kyiv to maintain strong ties with its most significant military backer.  

 

The dispute arose during a meeting on Friday, where Zelensky pushed for firm security assurances while Trump signaled a preference for diplomatic engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The disagreement underscored a widening gap between the two leaders' approaches to ending Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year.  

 

"I said: I think you have to find a way, dear Volodymyr, to restore your relationship with Donald Trump and the American administration. That is important going forward," Rutte told the BBC, recounting his conversation with Zelensky. He reminded the Ukrainian leader that Trump had previously played a crucial role in supplying Javelin anti-tank weapons to Ukraine in 2019, a move that significantly bolstered the country’s defenses against Russian aggression.  

 

"Without the Javelins in 2022, when the full-scale attack started, Ukraine would have been nowhere," Rutte stated. "I told him we really have to give Trump credit for what he did then, what America did since then and also what America is still doing."  

 

While declining to comment directly on the accusations exchanged between Trump and Zelensky during their White House meeting, Rutte reaffirmed the U.S.'s deep investment in NATO, particularly its commitment to the alliance’s mutual defense principle under Article 5. He described Trump as a friend but refrained from addressing whether Trump was justified in accusing Zelensky of risking World War Three or in suggesting that Ukraine must either strike a deal with Russia or lose U.S. support.

 

"I am absolutely convinced that the U.S. wants to bring Ukraine to this durable peace… And obviously, what they need to get there is to make sure that we all work together on this," Rutte said.  

 

When asked if NATO allies could compensate for a potential U.S. withdrawal of military aid, Rutte sidestepped the question, stressing the importance of unity. "Let's move beyond this question. It is crucial that we stay all in this together—the U.S., Ukraine, Europe—that we bring Ukraine to a peace. This is exactly what President Trump is fighting for, what we all are fighting for," he said.  

 

As tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalate, Rutte’s remarks highlight NATO’s concern over maintaining a cohesive Western strategy to support Ukraine. His comments reflect broader fears that fractures within the alliance could weaken efforts to counter Russian aggression and secure a lasting peace.

 

Based on a report by Reuters  2025-03-03

 

 

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2 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to mend his strained relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump following their heated exchange at the White House. Rutte, speaking on Saturday, described the confrontation as "unfortunate" and emphasized the need for Kyiv to maintain strong ties with its most significant military backer.  

 

The dispute arose during a meeting on Friday, where Zelensky pushed for firm security assurances while Trump signaled a preference for diplomatic engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The disagreement underscored a widening gap between the two leaders' approaches to ending Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year.  

 

"I said: I think you have to find a way, dear Volodymyr, to restore your relationship with Donald Trump and the American administration. That is important going forward," Rutte told the BBC, recounting his conversation with Zelensky. He reminded the Ukrainian leader that Trump had previously played a crucial role in supplying Javelin anti-tank weapons to Ukraine in 2019, a move that significantly bolstered the country’s defenses against Russian aggression.  

 

"Without the Javelins in 2022, when the full-scale attack started, Ukraine would have been nowhere," Rutte stated. "I told him we really have to give Trump credit for what he did then, what America did since then and also what America is still doing."  

 

While declining to comment directly on the accusations exchanged between Trump and Zelensky during their White House meeting, Rutte reaffirmed the U.S.'s deep investment in NATO, particularly its commitment to the alliance’s mutual defense principle under Article 5. He described Trump as a friend but refrained from addressing whether Trump was justified in accusing Zelensky of risking World War Three or in suggesting that Ukraine must either strike a deal with Russia or lose U.S. support.

 

"I am absolutely convinced that the U.S. wants to bring Ukraine to this durable peace… And obviously, what they need to get there is to make sure that we all work together on this," Rutte said.  

 

When asked if NATO allies could compensate for a potential U.S. withdrawal of military aid, Rutte sidestepped the question, stressing the importance of unity. "Let's move beyond this question. It is crucial that we stay all in this together—the U.S., Ukraine, Europe—that we bring Ukraine to a peace. This is exactly what President Trump is fighting for, what we all are fighting for," he said.  

 

As tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalate, Rutte’s remarks highlight NATO’s concern over maintaining a cohesive Western strategy to support Ukraine. His comments reflect broader fears that fractures within the alliance could weaken efforts to counter Russian aggression and secure a lasting peace.

 

Based on a report by Reuters  2025-03-03

 

 

Zelensky came to negotiate a deal. However, the offer he received was essentially, "Give us your resources for all eternity, and we'll discuss security later." It's good that he walked away from these two morons. He entered negotiations to stop the war with a degenerate president, who didn’t even know how or when the war started and has been parroting Kremlin propaganda since he came to office. Zelensky's only mistake was attending the meeting without an interpreter, making himself vulnerable and unable to respond effectively. These two must be an embarrassment to the American people.

[blaze master]

29 minutes ago, Tug said:

It’s trump that needs to apologize Zelenskyy would not be intimidated nor humiliated that's what that sicko trump wants….he wants Zelenskyy to grovel for his bestie Putin’s gratification then trump will  double cross Zelenskyy.hes sick that way.

 

If you're not first, you're last.

[jchfriis]

I don’t see how it’s possible to mend the relationship without kissing the ring. Something no leader of a country should do. FFSake, he was ambushed on camera in front of the world press including Tass (Russian “news” agency) Disgusting!

[Chomper Higgot]

Trump’s support is dropping off a cliff, Republican Congressmen and Senators are being screamed at in tow halls across the nation.

 

His ‘performance to camera’ humiliating himself and the U.S. is getting the response it deserves.

 

The GOP will real him in or suffer the consequences in the midterms.

 

 

[Globalres]

Former president???