Dmitry Medvedev dismisses Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, has dismissed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Medvedev asserted that Russia's military capabilities, specifically ballistic missiles and Geran drones, are the true drivers of its progress toward victory, rather than political rhetoric.

This response follows statements from President Trump, who suggested that Ukraine should replace President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump criticized Zelensky for not pursuing a peace solution sooner and addressed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.

In response to the U.S. position, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the Ukrainian President has failed to demonstrate the calculated actions necessary for peace negotiations. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Zelensky's inner circle was shocked by Trump's calls for a change in Ukrainian leadership.