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Politico ‘s article on the conflict between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the US leadership caused a real stir in European political circles. According to Yevropeiska Pravda, citing Politico, Western officials were not only surprised but also personally shocked by the scale and tone of the quarrel that took place in the Oval Office on 28 February.
The incident, according to journalists, occurred during Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and was described behind the scenes as extremely tense and emotional. Although official Washington has not commented on the details, the reaction of European officials has been eloquent.
“Fuck, this is really bad” – this is how people in London reacted
According to one of the unnamed British officials, the scandalous information came on Friday night, when most people were already at home. “There was a lot of traffic on WhatsApp. People were at home trying to relax, but then they instantly realised – f**k, this is really bad,” he said.
In France, the situation was no less shocking. One of the ministers learned of the news during a visit to his constituency in a remote part of the country. A friend told him about the incident. “I came home and was stuck in front of the TV until 1am,” he told Politico.
“I threw up” – reaction from Paris
One of the ambassadors in the French capital said he was in real shock: “I felt sick to my stomach. On a very human level… It shows that nothing is sacred.” According to him, the incident demonstrated the depth of tension even between close allies amid the war.
The article emphasises that the quarrel in the White House was not just a diplomatic incident, but an alarming signal for the entire transatlantic coalition. Kyiv’s relations with Washington, despite public assurances of partnership, are undergoing a serious test.
