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???

[mrwebb8825]

When this finishes playing out you'll see what most see. Try putting events together instead of the normal Dem reactionary attacks on "1 piece of the puzzle".

1 President Trump and VP Vance hold several discussions with NATO/EU pushing and prodding them to get off their collective asses and make good on the 80 yr old promise.

2 We watched NATO/EU meetings where they all agree that "something needs to be done" but nothing EVER does.

3 Trump and Starmer meet and hatch a plan to light a fire under their asses. Brings unprecedented personal invitation for a 2nd state visit with King Charlie.

4 Trump brings Zelensky to the oval office where, for the first and only time a Russian reporter is there. Cue fight, cue Trump threatening to withdraw aid.

5 Zelensky "rushes" out of the meeting and runs straight to, you guessed it, Starmer.

6 Starmer calls NATO/EU leaders to an emergency meeting, Starmer buys Zelensky a suit.

7 Starmer creates a new coalition and gets NATO/EU members to start seriously crunching numbers now that they might actually have to defend their selves for the first time in 80 yrs and it scares the crap out of them.

8 (coming soon to a theater near you.)

 

You left-lot are playing checkers while President Trump is playing 3 dimensional chess with 30 people at once.

[Chomper Higgot]

46 minutes ago, mrwebb8825 said:

When this finishes playing out you'll see what most see. Try putting events together instead of the normal Dem reactionary attacks on "1 piece of the puzzle".

1 President Trump and VP Vance hold several discussions with NATO/EU pushing and prodding them to get off their collective asses and make good on the 80 yr old promise.

2 We watched NATO/EU meetings where they all agree that "something needs to be done" but nothing EVER does.

3 Trump and Starmer meet and hatch a plan to light a fire under their asses. Brings unprecedented personal invitation for a 2nd state visit with King Charlie.

4 Trump brings Zelensky to the oval office where, for the first and only time a Russian reporter is there. Cue fight, cue Trump threatening to withdraw aid.

5 Zelensky "rushes" out of the meeting and runs straight to, you guessed it, Starmer.

6 Starmer calls NATO/EU leaders to an emergency meeting, Starmer buys Zelensky a suit.

7 Starmer creates a new coalition and gets NATO/EU members to start seriously crunching numbers now that they might actually have to defend their selves for the first time in 80 yrs and it scares the crap out of them.

8 (coming soon to a theater near you.)

 

You left-lot are playing checkers while President Trump is playing 3 dimensional chess with 30 people at once.

How about this alternative:

 

Trump invites a Russian News Channel, that doesn’t have a media pass, to live stream from the White House.

 

Then Trump, Vance and MTG’s boyfriend set Zelensky up for a humiliation, live streamed to Putin.

 

Trump doesn’t get the mineral deal he was supposed to be getting but he does please Putin.

 

The EU conclude Trump is working for Russia.

 

 

 

[rough diamond]

On 3/3/2025 at 11:22 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

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.

 

 

It will be interesting to see the content and reaction to his address to the Joint Congress tonight!

[mrwebb8825]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

How about this alternative:

 

Trump invites a Russian News Channel, that doesn’t have a media pass, to live stream from the White House.

 

Then Trump, Vance and MTG’s boyfriend set Zelensky up for a humiliation, live streamed to Putin.

 

Trump doesn’t get the mineral deal he was supposed to be getting but he does please Putin.

 

The EU conclude Trump is working for Russia.

 

 

 

Straight from CNN to your ears and our dismay at yet another post from you.

[frank83628]

On 3/3/2025 at 9:26 AM, 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.

How about both apologise, and move on

[Chomper Higgot]

11 minutes ago, mrwebb8825 said:

Straight from CNN to your ears and our dismay at yet another post from you.

Odd given I don’t watch CNN 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, rough diamond said:

It will be interesting to see the content and reaction to his address to the Joint Congress tonight!

More interesting will be the polls in the coming weeks and months.

 

 

[Harrisfan]

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

More interesting will be the polls in the coming weeks and months.

 

 

Which ones? The leftist ones or the good ones? 

[mogandave]

On 3/3/2025 at 10:00 AM, jchfriis said:

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!

 

You watched three minutes of a 50 minute meeting. 

 

It was not an ambush. I was supposed to be a signing ceremony, not a negotiation.

 

All parties were in agreement prior to the meeting. 

 

 

[mogandave]

15 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

More interesting will be the polls in the coming weeks and months.

 

 

The only thing that really matters politically. is the 2028 election. 

 

Once Zelensky comes ‘round to kiss the ring. the polls will improve. 

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

How about this alternative:

 

Trump invites a Russian News Channel, that doesn’t have a media pass, to live stream from the White House.

 

Then Trump, Vance and MTG’s boyfriend set Zelensky up for a humiliation, live streamed to Putin.

 

Trump doesn’t get the mineral deal he was supposed to be getting but he does please Putin.

 

The EU conclude Trump is working for Russia.

 

 

 

Without the Russian reporter there Putin wouldn't have even known about the meeting. 

 

Chomper playing chess while the rest of you commentators playing checkers.

[Chomper Higgot]

6 hours ago, mogandave said:

The only thing that really matters politically. is the 2028 election. 

 

Once Zelensky comes ‘round to kiss the ring. the polls will improve. 

Well actually the mid terms are going to matter.

[mogandave]

On 3/5/2025 at 4:23 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

Well actually the mid terms are going to matter.

Not really. Didn’t matter to Reagan. 

[Mike_Hunt]

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. 

========

The answer is no. 

[Chomper Higgot]

11 minutes ago, mogandave said:

Not really. Didn’t matter to Reagan. 

Regan wasn’t crashing the economy and throwing millions of Americans out of work.

 

 

[mogandave]

5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Regan wasn’t crashing the economy and throwing millions of Americans out of work.

 

 

You’re right, Reagan truly was a great president. 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, mogandave said:

Your right, Reagan truly was a great president. 

 

 

He understood Russia is a mortal enemy and acted accordingly.

 

His alliance with the Christian Right wasn’t one of his better ideas.

[mogandave]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

He understood Russia is a mortal enemy and acted accordingly.

Indeed

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

 

His alliance with the Christian Right wasn’t one of his better ideas.

Why?

[Chomper Higgot]

2 minutes ago, mogandave said:

Indeed

Why?

Because he set the stage for the increasingly dangerous joining of State to Church.

 

 

 

[mogandave]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

Because he set the stage for the increasingly dangerous joining of State to Church.

 

 

 

How?