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Zelenskyy to meet Trump at White House ahead of Graham funeral
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington for a Tuesday White House meeting with Donald Trump, ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral. The visit follows a previous meeting at the NATO summit…
The Story in Brief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington for a Tuesday White House meeting with Donald Trump, ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral. The visit follows a previous meeting at the NATO summit in Ankara and comes after far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has Trump’s ear, admitted she was misled by Russian propaganda after touring Ukraine. Zelenskyy warned that Russia is sharing satellite images of US bases in the Gulf with Iran, a claim Trump downplayed as 'un-impactful.'
The Ukrainian leader will also meet senators after Graham’s funeral. A bipartisan bill named after Graham would sanction top buyers of Russian oil, including China and India, and impose tariffs on their goods. The legislation has dozens of backers and is seen as a tribute to Graham, who died suddenly from a torn aorta.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Ukraine is losing American support or that Trump is soft on Russia is being upended by facts: a second White House meeting in a month, and far-right influencer Laura Loomer admitting she was 'bamboozled by Russian propaganda.' At the same time, Trump downplays Russian satellite imagery being shared with Iran. The real test for India is not these headline visits but the Graham sanctions bill, which imposes tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil, including India. Will New Delhi’s purchases cost it access to the US market?
Source: thehindu.com
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