**Ukraine’s President Under Pressure After Washington Visit**
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House was a disaster for Ukraine. The country is still reeling from the news, and many are worried about what this means for their future.
**Unity in the Face of Attack**
For Ukrainians, the more they are attacked, the more united they become. This is a pattern that has been seen since the full-scale invasion in 2022. President Zelensky’s trust rating was just 37% before the war, but it shot up to 90% afterwards.
**Washington and Kyiv: A Rift**
The visit to Washington has exposed deep divisions between the US and Ukraine. Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine is seen as transactional and hostile, and many are worried that this will lead to further uncertainty for the country.
**Ukrainians React**
“I was shocked by what I saw,” says opposition MP Inna Sovsun. “It was painful to watch President Zelensky being attacked by the leader of the free world.” Others are more direct in their criticism, with 30-year-old Andriy saying that Trump and his allies were “so rude” and didn’t respect the people of Ukraine.
**No Easy Solution**
The situation is not going to get easier anytime soon. Russia is still pursuing its demands for Ukrainian capitulation, and many are worried about what this means for the future. Taras Chmut, head of the Come Back Alive foundation, says that this war will define the world order for decades to come.
**A Long Road Ahead**
As sirens wail and missiles slam into cities, Ukrainians know that they have a long road ahead of them. They are not giving up hope, but they are also not naive about the challenges they face. As Mr Chmut says, “Countries must accept the reality of the situation and do something about it.”