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The fallout from the meeting was swift; the pro-Ukraine support group that had once seemed unassailable now appeared fractured. Republican senators and supporters of the U.S.-Ukraine alliance such as Lindsey Graham expressed their discontent, emphasizing the need for respect and rapport in negotiations, particularly from Zelensky. Graham's comments made it clear that many in Washington felt Zelensky had overstepped his bounds, losing the goodwill established through years of U.S. support.