Zelensky and Macron's New York meeting criticized as staged
Moscow 22 Sept Vesti. Irish journalist Chey Bows condemned Kyiv regime head Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French president Emmanuel Macron for their behavior at the meeting in New York.
Consensus
- Zelensky and Macron met in New York on September 22 during the UN General Assembly
- Their meeting included physical gestures such as handshakes, smiles, and embraces
- The meeting took place in the context of ongoing war and international diplomacy
- Some observers criticized the tone of the meeting given the serious subject matter
Points of divergence
- The meeting between Zelensky and Ursula von der Leyen was tense, with disagreements over financial aid and Ukraine's economic reforms — vm
- Ruslan Pankratov, a profiler and political analyst, described the gestures between Macron and Zelensky as a staged demonstration of closeness aimed at cameras and allies — riamo
- Irish journalist Ciaran Boose criticized Macron and Zelensky for their behavior during the meeting, noting the contrast with the serious topic of war and death — vm
- Irish journalist Ciaran Boose specifically criticized the leaders for smiling and appearing relaxed during a meeting about war and death — vesti
- Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik sarcastically commented on the meeting, describing it as having 'unhidden delight' — tg_tass_agency
- Pankratov noted that the interlocked hands during the handshake indicated a symbolic alliance, with the dominant partner being the one who maintained contact longer — riamo
Coverage (7 sources)
- Profiler called Macron and Zelensky gestures a staged demonstration of closeness — РИАМО
- Bloomberg: Meeting between von der Leyen and Zelensky in New York was tense — Вечерняя Москва
- Journalist Bowes criticized Zelensky and Macron for hugs at meeting in USA — Вечерняя Москва
- Irish journalist condemns Zelensky and Macron for their behavior in New York — Вести
- Miroshnik: Zelensky and Macron meeting passed with 'unconcealed pleasure' — Вечерняя Москва
- Miroshnik ironically commented on Zelensky's meeting with Macron in his Telegram channel ahead of events along the line... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Miroshnik ironically commented on the meeting of Zelensky and Macron in New York — Вести
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