# Russian envoy says Zelensky worsened his position by criticizing Trump

https://mins.news/en/item/102282

- TASS, 2026-10-15 22:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2202733

> Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Vladimir Zelensky further worsened his position after the February 2025 White House meeting by criticizing US President Donald Trump. Dmitriev said the EU was trying to contain the fallout from Zelensky’s interview, which he described as an aggressive attack on Trump and his peacemaking efforts.

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