key Russian political figures are highly critical of the recent European leaders’ summit in London, particularly with regard to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Konstantin Kosachev’s statement highlights a perceived lack of a clear plan or resolution from the summit, framing the event as a failed attempt to cover up what he sees as the failure of a decade-long policy. He suggests that Ukraine can only hope for potential improvements in Russian-American relations, rather than any real resolution to the war.
Leonid Slutsky’s remarks point to a significant blow to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, labeling the summit as ineffective and linking it to his earlier unsuccessful talks with President Trump. Meanwhile, Dmitry Medvedev, with his strongly worded dismissal of the gathering, further underscores the Russian government’s contempt for the summit’s outcome, emphasizing their disdain for the Ukrainian leadership and framing the summit as a failure.
These comments reveal the ongoing friction between Russia and the West over the situation in Ukraine, with Russian officials portraying the international diplomatic efforts as futile while reinforcing their narrative about Ukraine’s leadership and the geopolitical struggle.
