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Related: About this forumTrump discusses Ukraine and Syria with European politicians via video link
Source: The Guardian
The Republican presidential hopeful suggests setting up a safe zone some place
in Syria and tells political leaders his feeling for Ukraine is very, very strong
Shaun Walker in Kiev
Friday 11 September 2015 20.18 BST
US presidential candidate Donald Trump made a bizarre appearance via video link to a major gathering of European politicians in Kiev on Friday, in which he promised to create a very, very strong US military and suggested organising a safe zone some place in Syria.
The audience, who were enjoying a four-course dinner during the video link, occasionally broke into laughter at his responses.
Trump was speaking to the Yalta European Strategy Forum, an annual gathering of politicians and businesspeople organised by Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Pinchuk. Former UK prime minister Tony Blair is a frequent guest at the forum, and spoke on Friday in a discussion with former Israeli president Shimon Peres. Trumps video link was subject to a delay of several seconds, which appeared to confuse Trump. Nevertheless, he was able to touch on a number of major foreign policy issues in his opening remarks.
My feeling toward the Ukraine and towards the entire area is very, very strong. I know many people that live in the Ukraine, theyre friends of mine, theyre fantastic people, said Trump, who referred repeatedly to the Ukraine, apparently oblivious to the fact the use of the definite article when referring to the country is considered insulting by Ukrainians.
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Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/sep/11/donald-trump-ukraine-video-link
Jim__
(14,092 posts)I wonder if they were laughing with him or at him. Actually, I can guess.
MisterP
(23,730 posts)it was so big that the orderlies came running
When the circus comes to town and needs a clown, Trump is assured of a job.
Trump/Palin '16
Biden/Putin '16
herding cats
(19,569 posts)I don't get it.
ColesCountyDem
(6,943 posts)What does that mean?
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)have to use it..." in speaking to a gathering of foreign leaders? Oh, my. At least they apparently chose to find our own leading conservative presidential candidate entertaining...
underpants
(182,988 posts)Viktor Ive known for a long time and he is a tremendous guy, said Trump of the Ukrainian oligarch, who is married to the daughter of Ukraines former president, Leonid Kuchma. When he was up seeing me I said I think I can learn more from you than you can learn from me.
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