Russia labels Zelensky's US visit a diplomatic failure

Russia criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent trip to the United States, calling it a "complete political and diplomatic failure." This statement followed a tense confrontation between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. During the visit, Zelensky aimed to sign a minerals deal, which he hoped would lead to security guarantees from the US. However, the meeting ended poorly, with Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly admonishing Zelensky. Russian officials reiterated their claims of Ukraine's alleged "neo-Nazism," a narrative they have used to justify their military actions. They described Zelensky's behavior in Washington as irresponsible and a threat to global stability.