Russia Medvedev mocks Europeans during Trump visit
Following the meeting in the White House on the war in Ukraine, top Russian politicians have poured scorn on the European representatives in initial reactions.
19.08.2025, 11:53
19.08.2025, 11:54
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The "anti-Russian warmongering coalition of the willing" had failed to outdo US President Donald Trump on his terrain, wrote former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on the X portal. "Europe has thanked him and sucked up to him."
He also mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. "The question is what tune the clown from Kiev will play at home with guarantees and territories when he puts on his green military uniform again," explained the current deputy head of the Russian Security Council. In Moscow's public image, Medvedev often plays the strongman next to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, who is supposed to appear moderate and reasonable.
Ukraine to receive security guarantees
Trump, Zelensky and European leaders, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed a peace process for Ukraine on Monday. They emphasized that the country would need strong security guarantees after the end of the Russian war of aggression. According to Trump's ideas, the next step should be a quick meeting between Zelensky and Putin.
Russian politician compares Europeans to barking dogs
Russian foreign policy expert Konstantin Kosachev said on Telegram that under pressure from Trump, Ukraine and the Europeans should have moderated their anti-Russian stance. "Times have changed. Neither Kiev nor Brussels should bark at Russia behind America's back. Russia has resisted," wrote the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Russian Federation Council.
It became clear that Russian politicians do not want to see the Europeans involved in the peace efforts. "Europe should follow Vladimir Putin's call and not interfere in the negotiation process," said Leonid Sluzki, head of the foreign policy committee in the State Duma.
