Russian media: Zelensky refuses to shake hands with Stoltenberg summit | NATO | Stoltenberg
According to the website of the Moscow Communist Youth League, on July 12th, Ukrainian President Zelensky refused to shake hands with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg during a work meeting during the NATO summit, sparking speculation and doubts from the outside world.
The incident at the NATO summit was captured by live cameras, according to reports. The video shows Zelensky greeting all the attendees with a smile and shaking hands one by one, but when it was Stoltenberg's turn, Zelensky refused to shake hands with him. The other party smiled in response.
Zelensky said to the laughter of Stoltenberg and others, "We've already. We've already said hello."
According to reports, this incident has made some observers feel that it may indicate a deterioration in Ukraine's relationship with NATO, and that Ukraine may have deliberately embarrassed the other party due to NATO's refusal to quickly accept the country.
According to Reuters, in response to the results of attending the NATO summit, Zelensky stated on the 12th that the summit outcome is good, but it would be more ideal to invite Ukraine to join NATO.