The media explained the appearance of the third chair at the meeting of Trump and Zelensky in Rome

The third chair, seen at the unscheduled talks between American leader Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, which took place on the eve of the funeral of Pope Francis, was designed for an interpreter, French President Emmanuel Macron was not expected to participate in the negotiations. This was reported on April 27 by The Telegraph newspaper, citing French diplomatic sources.

"People were scratching their heads about who the third chair was for. It was intended for an interpreter, but as a result, the format of the meeting turned into a one-on-one," the publication notes.

The publication also clarified that it was Macron who contributed to Trump's conversation with Zelensky. According to the newspaper's interlocutors, the French leader encouraged his Ukrainian counterpart to meet personally with the head of the White House, the newspaper noted.Газете.ги ".

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The Sun newspaper, citing lip-reading specialist Nicola Hickling, reported on April 27 that Trump had asked Macron not to participate in the meeting with Zelensky. According to the expert, Trump said to Macron:: "You're wrong here, I need you to do me a favor, you shouldn't be here."