The Oval Office drama involving President Trump and President Zelensky has drawn reactions from world leaders, but notably not from Vladimir Putin. While Trump anticipated the confrontation would be entertaining, Putin seems to benefit from the situation as US-Ukraine relations deteriorate. Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev and Maria Zakharova, commented on the events, with Medvedev suggesting the US should halt military aid to Ukraine. The current dynamics indicate a strengthening of US-Russia ties, with potential economic cooperation on the horizon, while Ukraine's defense capabilities may weaken without American support. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)