[superq]

It's a bit odd that literally every single top comment is pro-Zelenskyy and anti-White House.

I haven't seen a single thoughtful critique of Zelenskyy or his behavior on HN; it seems very one-sided and strange.

(also interesting that the BBC mispelled his last name, even though they're obviously big fans..)

[sigmarule]

Perhaps this has a similar explanation as the observation that universities and higher education seem to be politically one-sided.

[MindTooth]

If you have some constructive criticism to share, I’m all ears. Always in search for more views. Especially now where things are upside down.

[superq]

Both sides agree that America has provided at least $100 billion and possibly up to a half-trillion in aid and other consideration to Ukraine. That's a fair bit of money!

And, if Zelenskyy is to be believed, it was a "grant", or a gift, which makes Zelenskyy's disrespectful attitude and hubris in the White House even more outrageous.

[nikodotio]

Possibly there isn’t a critique of his behavior because there isn’t a critique to be made: from a website like hacker news where every reasonable position is usually represented, it should tell you something that this is unanimous.

[tim333]

If you watch the video of the meeting there not very much to criticize re Zelensky's behaviour. I mean he says he's defending his country, Russia invaded it, making agreements with Putin is hard because he keeps breaking them.

I will say in favour of Trump is he is trying to make a deal to stop the fighting and did threaten economic sanctions on Russia.

[soared]

Trump and Vance’s behavior seems outrageous for leaders of the US. Zelensky certainly didn’t handle everything perfectly, but in comparison he looks like an actual president.

[superq]

Technically, Zelenskyy instituted martial law and cancelled Ukrainian elections, so although he is the undisputed leader in power in Ukraine, he's not an elected president.

Do actual presidents show up in sweatshirts and insult their benefactors?

[nikodotio]

During war seems like the right time to institute martial law. Their legal system allows for the pausing of elections during a war.

[soared]

He’s been very outspoken about why he doesn’t wear suits.

And my god if you think he showed up and insulted Trump, think how anyone would feel if you showed up for a photo op and got tag team bullied by the US president and vp.

[sph]

Yes, we are all state actors paid by Macron and von der Leyen.

How is what happened today surprising to you? Only if you live in American or Russian disinformation bubbles.