The spokeswoman for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, made a notable statement following a tense meeting at the Oval Office this Friday. She claimed that US President Donald Trump “put in his place” his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he has accused of threatening Washington.
Zakharova’s comments, made on Russian state television, suggested that some of Zelensky’s statements could be perceived as threatening to the US, which has been a key partner for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. “The president and vice president of the United States made it clear, but the question is different,” she said, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
She highlighted a particular phrase used by Zelensky, which she believed implied an open threat to the US. “Among the phrases, Zelensky said that the United States will continue to have problems and continue to feel them… We are talking about an open threat from the Kyiv regime to the United States,” Zakharova warned.
Zakharova also criticized the fact that Moscow’s warnings about Ukraine’s behavior have fallen on deaf ears. She argued that a significant portion of the global community has chosen to ignore the fact that Ukraine “has become a terrorist regime.”
Medvedev’s Reaction
Just hours earlier, Dmitry Medvedev, the vice president of Russia’s Security Council and former president of Russia, weighed in on the encounter between Trump and Zelensky. In his characteristic tone, Medvedev referred to Zelensky as an “insolent pig” who finally received a stern rebuke at the Oval Office.
“The insolent pig finally received a good slap in the Oval Office,” Medvedev stated on his social media platform, seemingly pleased with the outcome of the meeting. His comments came after it was announced that the agreement on rare earths, which was planned, would not be signed.
The situation underscores the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the US playing a critical role in the conflict. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the global landscape.
Russia’s Perspective
From Moscow’s perspective, the recent meeting between Trump and Zelensky marked a significant turning point in the conflict. Russia has long accused Ukraine of engaging in aggressive behavior, and Zakharova’s comments suggest that the country believes its warnings are finally being taken seriously.
However, the international community remains divided on the issue, with some nations condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine while others have chosen to maintain a more neutral stance. As the conflict continues to escalate, it is likely that we will see further developments in the coming days and weeks.
