Published 17:13 IST, September 22nd 2019
Ukraine Minister says Trump did not pressurize President Zelenskiy
Ukraine Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko Minister has said that Trump did not pressurize President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a telephone conversation in July
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On September 22, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vym Prystaiko has denied proposals U.S. President Donald Trump h put weight on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a telephone conversation in July. In an interview with an international media outlet, Prystaiko claimed that Ukraine was an independent state and would resist taking sides in US Politics even if ‘in ory’ can do so. He furr ded that Kiev ackwledged assistance provided by Washington.
Did Trump force Ukraine’s President?
According to reports by US media, it was revealed that Trump continuously forced Ukraine’s President to call for an investigation against Joe Biden, Trump's chief political competitor in upcoming US Presidential elections. incident took place during a telephonic conversation in July.
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conversation was revealed in a classified whistleblower complaint that led to turmoil in US political battle between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats asserted that this was a warning of a national security threat while Republicans used it to attack Biden. Joe Biden will fight against Donald Trump in 2020 Presidential Elections and is seen as one of influential Democratic candidates.
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Uncertainties in issues
International media does t have any confirmation over details of whistleblower’s complaint. But, according to reports, a source well versed with matter said that whistleblower alleged Trump of multiple acts, and complaint is t restricted to just a telephonic conversation between two leers. source elected to remain anymous in view of sensitivity of issue.
Prystaiko in his defence told media that he understands issues pertaining to his conversation with US President and was never pressurized. He also ded that conversation was long and friendly with discussion on various issues requiring some serious answers.
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Fanatic hit against Trump
Donald Trump denied whistleblower’s complaint within intelligence network as an attack against him. According to international media, Trump h a conversation with Zelenskiy three weeks prior to complaint was registered. Both leers, Trump and Zelenskiy are expected to meet at United Nationa’s garing to be held in New York. Prystaiko also claimed that Ukrainian President holds rights to keep conversation confidential. He said in interview, “I want to say that we are an independent state, we have our secrets.”
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call under investigation
three Democratic-led House committee is investigating July 25 telephonic conversation to find out wher Donald Trump and his personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani pressurized Ukraine Government to aid Trump’s re-election campaign. US media reported that Trump mentioned eight times to investigate against Biden and Biden’s son.
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12:16 IST, September 22nd 2019