Fallout from Oval Office Clash: U.S. and Russian Reactions Intensify
• Russian Senator Andrey Klishas described the heated meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy as a “great outcome,” arguing that Zelenskyy failed as a leader and was “expelled for his disrespectful behavior” toward the United States (AP).
• A senior House Democrat reaffirmed unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine “until victory is achieved.”
• The Financial Times reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to comment on the breakdown of the U.S.-Ukraine summit.
• Fox News quoted a Republican lawmaker, calling the meeting “a missed opportunity” for both the U.S. and Ukraine, but a major win for Putin.
• A GOP source told Fox News that “rational Republicans are furious” over how the meeting was handled.
• The same source warned that “Russia will break every agreement, cheat, and lie.”
Why It Matters:
• The White House clash has deepened political divisions in Washington, with Republicans split over Trump’s handling of Ukraine.
• Russia is celebrating the incident, while Democrats and European allies push for continued U.S. support.
• Zelenskyy’s upcoming Fox News interview could provide further insight into Ukraine’s next steps.
Will Trump’s hardline stance shift U.S. policy? How will Ukraine respond? Stay tuned.
