Zelensky's Putin insult falls flat as Trump praises Russian President in Ankara

Published on Jul 08, 2026 11:08 pm IST

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to crack a joke about Moscow being “dangerous” because of “lots of Ukrainian drones there” – but the moment quickly shifted as Donald Trump openly praised Vladimir Putin during their joint appearance in Ankara. This video breaks down the awkward on-camera moment, Zelensky’s failed jab at Putin, and Trump’s strikingly warm language for the Russian president – all while the Ukraine war and NATO politics hang in the balance.

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