That Tone Doesn't Work with Trump, Expert Says

For years, Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken to everyone in a commanding tone, and European leaders have accepted it so far. However, that tone does not work with Donald Trump, Tamas Magyarics, professor emeritus at Budapest's Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE), told Magyar Nemzet in an interview, commenting on the scandalous meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. The former Hungarian ambassador to Dublin also discussed what could happen next and the diplomatic message conveyed by the heated debate that erupted under the scrutiny of the media.

Donald Trump amerikai elnök és Volodimir Zelenszkij ukrán elnök a Fehér Házban 2025. február 28-án Forrás: AFP

There's a Way Back to Talks, But Ukraine Is in a Weaker Position

Despite the confrontation, Washington still has significant interests in cooperating with Ukraine. Beyond rare earth minerals, major American corporations hold numerous Ukrainian assets and business interests. Investment firms like BlackRock are also preparing to take part in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, a business opportunity worth 500-600 billion dollars. Defense contractors also stand to gain significantly from Ukraine’s situation. These factors cannot be ignored,

Tamas Magyarics concluded.

Cover photo: U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House, February 28, 2025 (Photo: AFP/Saul Loeb)