🎯 John Herbst, the 5th U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and Director of the Eurasia Center at the Atlantic Council, believes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should avoid sharp public criticism of Donald Trump, even if there are grounds for dissatisfaction.
Source: “Espreso“
📺 Speaking on “Espreso” TV channel, Herbst emphasized that open critical statements by the head of state could harm the strengthening of Ukrainian-American relations under the current circumstances.
🛡 He stressed that it would be better for other high-ranking Ukrainian officials to voice concerns about U.S. administration actions to avoid diplomatic tension.
🌍 Herbst also cited the example of russia, noting that even putin does not personally criticize American policy, delegating it to other officials — and advised Zelenskyy to consider adopting a similar tactical approach.
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