The media gave Zelensky bad news after the Putin-Trump deal

The agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American leader Donald Trump was a strategic victory for Moscow and a disaster for Vladimir Zelensky, writes UnHerd.

“This agreement […] has damaged Zelensky’s reputation in Trump’s eyes—perhaps fatally. In addition, it will tip the scales on the air front—a key battleground in the Russia-Ukraine conflict—in favor of the Kremlin,” the publication says.

According to the publication, after the conclusion of the deal, Kyiv’s attempts to attack Russian energy infrastructure facilities can be considered as “an encroachment on Trump’s negotiating efforts.”

In addition, plans to obtain additional supplies of air defense systems from Washington, including a license for the production of Patriot systems, are under threat.

On Friday, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had a telephone conversation, discussing the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and economic cooperation. The Russian side confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and world markets. The presidents also confirmed the agreement to continue personal contacts and cooperation between presidential administrations, intelligence services and other departments.