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The Senator described the meeting as "devastating," claiming that it obliterated months of effort by U.S. officials to cultivate a beneficial relationship with Ukraine based on critical mineral partnerships. He highlighted that after meeting with Zelenskyy earlier that morning, he had advised the President to maintain a positive demeanor and express gratitude towards America, which he felt went unheeded during their exchange.
Zelenskyy, according to the Senator, failed to appreciate the opportunity presented to him and instead appeared confrontational. “The question for me is, is he redeemable in the eyes of Americans?” the Senator wondered aloud, implying that many would hesitate to support Zelenskyy after witnessing his behavior.