World Leaders Rally Behind Zelenskyy After Trump, Vance's Scolding

Following a rather tense Oval Office meeting where President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance reportedly gave Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a serious dressing down, world leaders have largely voiced their support for Ukraine. Apparently, accusations of being "disrespectful" didn't sit well with many allies.

Several leaders took to social media, reminding everyone that Vladimir Putin is the actual aggressor in this whole Russia-Ukraine mess. You know, just in case anyone forgot.

The EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, didn't mince words, stating, "We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the aggressor." She even suggested that the free world might need a new leader. Ouch, shots fired!

French President Emmanuel Macron, fresh off his own meeting with Trump, chimed in, "There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a victim: Ukraine." He emphasized the importance of continuing to support Ukraine and sanction Russia, a stance he says is shared by Americans, Europeans, Canadians, and the Japanese.

While U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer has remained silent, Kemi Badenoch, a prominent figure in the U.K.'s Conservative Party, voiced her support for Ukraine, saying, "Respectable diplomacy is essential for peace... The villain is the war criminal President Putin." She also warned that a divided West only benefits Russia.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere called the situation disheartening, emphasizing Ukraine's continued need for U.S. support. He also distanced himself from Trump's accusation that Zelenskyy is "gambling with World War III."

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk offered a simple message of solidarity: "Dear Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone."

Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, echoed this sentiment, stating, "Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, we stand with Ukraine in good and in testing times. We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war."

Interestingly, some of Trump's usual supporters, like Turkey’s Recep Erdogan and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, remained publicly silent. Maybe they're waiting to see how this all plays out?

Meanwhile, Russian officials were quite pleased with the situation. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called Zelenskyy an "insolent pig" and claimed he "finally got a proper slap down in the Oval Office." He also agreed with Trump's assessment that Kyiv is "gambling with WWIII.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada's support for Ukraine, stating, "Russia illegally and unjustifiably invaded Ukraine... Their fight for democracy, freedom, and sovereignty is a fight that matters to us all. Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine."