France’s prime minister tears into Trump’s attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of ‘brutality’

French Prime Minister François Bayrou criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying it was a staggering show of “brutality” aimed at humiliation. During a parliamentary debate, lawmakers in France applauded Bayrou’s remarks, highlighting the strong disapproval of Trump’s actions.

European leaders quickly pledged more support for Ukraine following the White House meeting, making clear their opposition to Trump’s behavior. As a result, the U.K., France and Ukraine began working on a ceasefire plan after the incident.