Foreign Office by Michael Weiss

Foreign Office by Michael Weiss

Ukraine's Vibe Shift

Why Volodymyr Zelensky is done playing supplicant to Donald Trump.

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Foreign Office by M.Weiss
May 11, 2026
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Alex Brandon, AP

It’s a vibe shift so noticeable, even The New York Times is reporting on it.

Volodymyr Zelensky, once a figure of televised contempt in the Oval Office, is done cadging for American support or acquiescing to the abuse routinely meted out to him by the American president:

With the negotiations now on life support, Mr. Zelensky has publicly …

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