Russia claims Zelensky's US trip was unsuccessful

Russia labeled Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent trip to the United States a failure. This followed a tense meeting with President Trump, where Zelensky faced accusations of disrespect from US leaders. Zelensky aimed to finalize a minerals deal during his visit, which was expected to lead to security guarantees for Ukraine. However, the deal collapsed amid the confrontation. Russian officials criticized Zelensky's behavior and reiterated their military objectives in Ukraine. They claimed the trip highlighted Ukraine's political and diplomatic shortcomings.