Russia celebrates perceived victory after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Russian officials and media expressed satisfaction after a tense meeting between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Dmitry Medvedev described the encounter as a "brutal dressing-down," reflecting Moscow's delight in the exchange. Concerns in Moscow had grown as Trump appeared to support Zelenskyy, but the meeting shifted perceptions. Kremlin insiders believe it signals a change in U.S. politics, with Trump positioning himself as a mediator rather than an ally of Ukraine. The incident may weaken Zelenskyy's standing in Ukraine and enhance Russia's diplomatic leverage. However, experts caution that Trump's unpredictable nature could complicate future negotiations, leaving the conflict unresolved.