In a previous, abortive, round of peace talks with the Russians three years ago, Volodymyr Zelensky declared that “all wars end in agreements”. Perhaps. There was no sign of agreement during the disgraceful scenes in the Oval Office on Friday.
To see the leader of Ukraine – after all he has done and been through in defending his country that has suffered 50,000 dead – being bullied, berated and belittled by the leaders of a nation that was until weeks ago his most crucial ally, was deeply demeaning to the United States. How low that great power has fallen.
