Zelensky, Ukraine, traveled to the United States in the middle of this month in the hope of convincing Republican lawmakers to agree to tens of billions of dollars in financial aid to Ukraine. This financial aid is crucial for Ukraine, which will face a financial dilemma if the aid plan does not go through. However, the attitude of US lawmakers has not changed, and some have even begun to take leave, which means that an aid deal is unlikely to be reached this year. Eventually,United States**Biden provided only $200 million in aid, far below Ukraine's expectations. After Zelensky's visit to the United States, a jokeComicsIt caused an uproar in Canada**.
Zelensky's purpose in traveling to the United States this time was to secure tens of billions of dollars in financial aid for Ukraine, but his ultimate efforts failed to achieve his hope. Republican Party of AmericaParliamentarians have always been negative about Ukrainian aid, expressing their unwillingness to continue providing financial support to Ukraine. Zelenskyy has not won the support of Republican lawmakers after a number of speeches, and some lawmakers have begun to take vacations, so reaching an aid deal seems almost impossible this year. Faced with the disillusionment of the aid plan, Zelensky had no choice but to accept itUnited States**The $200 million in aid provided by Biden is far below Ukraine's expectations.
20th, United StatesComicsJawawel released a photo with a satirical theme of Zelensky's visit to the United StatesComics。InComicsZelensky and Biden walked side by side, Zelensky took out a wallet from Biden's trouser pocket, and his greedy eyes were very expressive. This oneComicsSubsequently, it was published in the famous Toronto Sun, Canada, which sparked widespread discussion and controversy. Many of the comments described in a humorous tone the "awkward relationship" between Zelensky and Biden, as well as Ukraine's behavior in soliciting assistance from the United States. However, there are also Ukrainian people and supporters of aid to Ukraine who are interested in this paintingComicsexpressed dissatisfaction, believing that it was "detached from reality".
In Wawel'sComicsZelensky and Biden are portrayed in a very exaggerated way. Zelensky pulled a wallet out of Biden's trouser pocket, and his eyes revealed a greedy expression. This oneComicsThe emergence of the company has sparked widespread controversy and discussion. Many humorously described the "awkward relationship" between Zelensky and Biden, as well as Ukraine's request for aid from the United States. However, there are also Ukrainian people and supporters of aid to Ukraine who are interested in this paintingComicsExpressing dissatisfaction, they thinkComics"Lost sense of reality".
Hear rightComicsCriticism is getting louder and louder, the Prime Minister of CanadaTrudeauShocked and expressed strong dissatisfaction. TrudeauCriticize this oneComicsFueled "anti-Semitism," he arguesComicsThe content is misleading and discriminatory, especially inappropriate for Zelensky's greedy expression. InTrudeauAfter the criticism, the Toronto Sun deleted the article and was edited by the editor-in-chiefBatraApologize in person. BatraRepresentation,ComicsFalsely suggesting that Ukraine's acceptance of U.S. aid involves theft, hurts Ukrainian-Canadians, but also all who are in an existential struggle against Russian aggressionUkrainians
Trudeauto this oneComicsThe strong criticism sparked a wide discussion among the ** and the public. He thinksComicsfueled "anti-Semitism," saidComicsContent is misleading and discriminatory. Trudeauprompted the Toronto Sun to take steps to remove the article and put it down to the editor-in-chiefBatraAn apology statement was issued in person. BatraIn an apology statement, he said thisComicsFalsely suggesting that Ukraine's acceptance of U.S. aid involves theft, hurts Ukrainian-Canadians, but also all who are in an existential struggle against Russian aggressionUkrainians
This one sparked controversyComicsConsiderable pressure was put on the Toronto Sun, which was praised by pro-Ukrainian activists after the article was deleted and apologized. However, some independent scholars disagree with the newspaper's apology, arguing that it is just an "ordinary" picture of politicsComics, the apology is "stupid". This incident reveals an unwritten rule in Western countries that in the civil society, voices against Zelensky and Ukrainian aid will not be affected too much;But once these voices enter ** and form an influential **, it becomes a "political mistake" and even becomes involved in the Prime Minister's statement. For the so-called "anti-Semitism" andComicsThere are comments that the connection between them is too far-fetched, because Zelensky is only Jewish and has nothing to do with the events of US aid to Ukraine.
The response to the Toronto Sun's apology was divided. Pro-Ukrainian activists welcomed the newspaper's apology, which they saw as a right to itUkrainiansA sign of respect and care. However, some independent scholars have questioned the newspaper's apology, arguing that the pictureComicsJust an ordinary picture of politicsComics, which did not cause much controversy. This incident reveals an unwritten rule in Western countries that among the people, voices against Zelensky and Ukrainian aid will not be affected too much;But once these voices enter ** and form an influential **, it becomes a "political mistake" and even becomes involved in the Prime Minister's statement. About "anti-Semitism" andComicsThere are comments that this connection is too far-fetched, because Zelensky is only Jewish and has nothing to do with the events of US aid to Ukraine.
This oneComicsThe controversy exposed the huge differences in views on Ukraine and Ukraine's visit to the United States. On the one hand, there are those who think that this oneComicsA satire of Zelensky and Ukraine's request for aid to the United States, as well as a "greedy" portrayal of Zelensky. These comments demonstrate a critical view of Ukraine's request for assistance from the United States, arguing that Ukraine is dependent on and soliciting foreign aid. On the other hand, there are also Ukrainian people and supporters of aiding UkraineComicsExpressed dissatisfaction, believing that it was "detached from reality". Prime Minister of CanadaTrudeauRightComicsCriticism is rampant and criticizes it for fueling "anti-Semitism." His criticism sparked a wider discussion and prompted the Toronto Sun to remove the oneComicsAnd apologize.
Personally, I think this oneComicsAttempts to use exaggeration and humor to satirize Zelensky and Ukraine's request for aid, but may be too extreme in terms of image and emotional expression. ComicsThe content involves:InternationalPolitical and economic issues, which need to be taken seriously. AlthoughComicsTrying to get a point out in a humorous way, but it can lead to unnecessary controversy and misunderstandings. For a global public figure, these misunderstandings could have a negative impact on his image and that of Ukraine. Therefore, I think the Toronto Sun deletesComicsAnd the apology is reasonable, as it has a responsibility to ensure that the report is not discriminatory and misleading, and respects the views of all parties. At the same time, politicsComicsArtists should also be aware that their work can be controversial and should be more cautious in dealing with sensitive issues.