Ukraine president says 'no blackmail' in phone call with Trump

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters Thursday his controversial July call with President Trump involved no bribe, blackmail or quid pro quo, as impeachment-minded Democrats claim.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters Thursday his controversial July call with President Trump involved no bribe, blackmail or quid pro quo, as impeachment-minded Democrats claim.

The president of Ukraine has insisted that President Trump did not attempt to blackmail Kiev during the telephone call that led to the US impeachment inquiry.Volodymyr Zelensky said that he was not aware that Mr Trump had frozen millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine until after the July 25The president of Ukraine has insisted that President Trump did not attempt to blackmail Kiev during the telephone call that led to the US impeachment inquiry. Volodymyr Zelensky said that he was...

Trump didn’t try to blackmail me, insists Ukraine’s leader Zelensky | World | The Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused his predecessor of fomenting protests to derail the peace process in the eastUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused his predecessor of fomenting protests to derail the peace process in the east

Ukraine leader: predecessor trying to derail peace process - The Washington Post

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied Thursday that Donald Trump tried to blackmail him by withholding military aid to Kiev in a phone call between the two leaders.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied Thursday that Donald Trump tried to blackmail him by withholding military aid to Kiev in a phone call between the two leaders.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Denies US President Trump Tried To Blackmail Him

“Talking about this story w/ ⁦@DrMichaelOren⁩ from Israel, live, about the conflict on the Turkish-Syria border and ⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ reliability as an ally. I’m scratching my head about this since @POTUS is as good as any President since RN. https://t.co/Q5oJuSrF1v”

Hugh Hewitt on Twitter: "Talking about this story w/ ⁦@DrMichaelOren⁩ from Israel, live, about the conflict on the Turkish-Syria border and ⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ reliability as an ally. I’m scratching my head about this since @POTUS is as good as any President since RN. https://t.co/Q5oJuSrF1v"

“Too often, government regulations have stood in the way of delivering the kind of healthcare @POTUS wants for Americans. We just proposed a major step toward coordinated, value-based care—part of our work to deliver a healthcare system with affordable, personalized care. https://t.co/3tjEeuS3kO”

Secretary Alex Azar on Twitter: "Too often, government regulations have stood in the way of delivering the kind of healthcare @POTUS wants for Americans. We just proposed a major step toward coordinated, value-based care—part of our work to deliver a healthcare system with affordable, personalized care.… https://t.co/RYVzO2e7p7"

“There was "no blackmail" in the July 25th phone call with @POTUS, says @ZelenskyyUa.”

Steve Herman on Twitter: "There was "no blackmail" in the July 25th phone call with @POTUS, says @ZelenskyyUa."

“"There are those who say he should be prosecuted" for what he did, President Trump says, referencing Adam Schiff reading a fictionalized version of his call with the Ukrainian president.”

Kaitlan Collins on Twitter: ""There are those who say he should be prosecuted" for what he did, President Trump says, referencing Adam Schiff reading a fictionalized version of his call with the Ukrainian president."

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump did not seek to blackmail him during a phone call in July or a meeting in September.Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S. Presiden...

Ukraine president says Trump didn't seek to blackmail him - Reuters

For Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy, there’s a silver lining to US president’s troubles.For Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy, there’s a silver lining to US president’s troubles.

Why the Trump scandal is good for Ukraine – POLITICO

Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he only learned after their phone call that the US had blocked hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine.Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he only learned after their phone call that the US had blocked hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine president: No blackmail in conversation with Trump | East Lothian Courier

The House impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine has called attention to the conflict between career foreign service professionals and Trump’s political appointees to ambassadorships and other key positions.The House impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine has called attention to the conflict between career foreign service professionals and Trump’s political appointees to ambassadorships and other key positions.

Ukraine scandal gives new life to Warren's pledge to keep politics — and campaign donors — out of foreign affairs

Ukraine’s president has insisted that there was nothing improper about a phone conversation he had with Donald Trump, dismissing allegations that the US leader had tried to extort political favors from him.Ukraine’s president has insisted that there was nothing improper about a phone conversation he had with Donald Trump, dismissing allegations that the US leader had tried to extort political favors from him.

Zelensky contradicts Democrats’ impeachment narrative, says Trump didn’t ‘blackmail’ him in phone call — RT World News

Meanwhile, Putin continues to position himself to look strong on the global stage.Meanwhile, Putin continues to position himself to look strong on the global stage.

For Russia, talk of Trump impeachment is the gift that keeps on giving | Salon.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says there was “no blackmail” in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump that helped spark an impeachment inquiry.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says there was “no blackmail” in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump that helped spark an impeachment inquiry.

‘No blackmail’ in conversation with Trump: Zelenskiy - World News

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it was "wholly appropriate" for President Donald Trump to ask Ukraine's leader to investigate corruption in his country. Pompeo said he found that to be wholly appropriate to try to get another country to stop being corrupt.Pompeo said he found that to be wholly appropriate to try to get another country to stop being corrupt.

Pompeo says appropriate for Trump to ask Ukraine to probe corruption – media - news politics | UNIAN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he didn't know military aid from the United States had been held up before a phone call with President Donald Trump that is at the center of an impeachm...Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he didn't know military aid from the United States had been held up before a phone call with President Donald Trump that is at the center of an impeachment inquiry.

Zelenskiy Says Didn't Know U.S. Was Withholding Military Aid Ahead Of Trump Call

The Trump-Ukraine affair raises at least two significant issues. First, did President Trump use the office of the presidency and its resources to coerce a foreign nation to dig up dirt on a...The Trump-Ukraine affair raises at least two significant issues. First, did President Trump use the office of the presidency and its resources to coerce a foreign nation to dig up dirt on a...

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The US president's request that Zelensky probe the activities of Joe Biden's son Hunter has sparked an impeachment probe in the US, with the Democrats looking into whether Trump used a delayed aid package as leverage. The US president's request that Zelensky probe the activities of Joe Biden's son Hunter has sparked an impeachment probe in the US, with the Democrats looking into whether Trump used a delayed aid package as leverage.

Trump Impeachment Row: Ukraine's Zelensky Denies US President Tried to 'Blackmail' Him - News18