Trump's rhetoric regarding Zelensky shocked even the Kremlin, - Bloomberg.

Kremlin's reaction to Trump's statements on Zelensky

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which surprised even the Russian Federation. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing sources.

Even the Kremlin was surprised by the sharpness of Trump's comments, which President Vladimir Putin himself did not use. According to an individual familiar with the situation, the criticism exceeded all of Moscow's expectations regarding the American perspective on the war potentially benefiting Russia.

A source who wished to remain anonymous stated that Russian officials do not fully understand Trump's negotiation strategy and are worried about potential traps and unexpected twists, but still seek to leverage this situation in Russia's favor in any agreements aimed at ending the conflict.

It is noteworthy that Trump called Zelensky a 'dictator' and criticized him for refusing to sign an agreement on the development of Ukrainian resources. He also expressed support for holding elections in Ukraine, echoing the Kremlin's statements about Zelensky's illegitimacy.

American diplomat Exeizom Elton Vance also defended Trump and outlined five reasons why peace in Ukraine is important for everyone.