Putin stays silent but Russian politicians and media outlets crow with delight after the ambush of Ukraine’s leaderRussian officials and Moscow’s media outlets reacted with predictable glee to the dramatic clash between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump at the White House on Friday.Posting on social media, Dmitry Medvedev, Putin’s deputy on the security council and former president, called the exchange “a brutal dressing-down in the Oval Office”. Continue reading...
The clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House has been met with celebration in Russia, where officials view it as a significant victory for President Vladimir Putin. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova praised Trump's restraint, while former President Dmitry Medvedev described the encounter as a "brutal dressing-down." This event is seen as a triumph for Putin, overshadowing military successes. Zelenskyy's position has been weakened, impacting peace talks. Experts note that while this could strengthen Russian leverage, Trump's unpredictability introduces uncertainties. Overall, the incident is viewed as a strategic win for Moscow, with potential implications for Ukraine's leadership and U.S.-Russian relations.
