The Telegraph: Zelensky Has Won A 'quiet Victory' In DC

Putin suddenly found himself in a difficult situation.

At a meeting in Washington, Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky and his allies regained ground with US President Donald Trump. As a result, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has suddenly found himself in a difficult situation, writes The Telegraph.

The Right Suit and Personal Letter

The last time Zelensky's outfit outraged Americans in the Oval Office in February. This time, however, he managed to both maintain his integrity and make a gesture of respect by wearing a black jacket, as he did at Pope Francis' funeral in April.

"Trump was honored and clearly delighted. Moreover, when the same reporter who so rudely attacked him last time praised his new outfit, Zelensky handled it with dignity.

"You're in the same suit," he remarked with a disarming smile. "I've changed. You haven't." Everyone laughs. The reporter didn't seem to feel the stabbing, but to everyone else the message was clear," the publication writes.

It is noted that this was the modus operandi of Zelensky and the Europeans: to give Trump the deference and flattery he needed, while taking a position that put pressure on their opponents.

Another technique was also used - passing on a letter from Zelensky's wife to the first lady. It was a hint of Melania writing to Putin urging him to protect the children.

"This is not for you, but for your wife," the Ukrainian leader said as he handed the letter to Trump, who warmly received it.

"Both by design and staging, it was perfect: to use a gesture of support from the United States in a way that was very personal to the president. Psychologically, it was obviously designed to get Trump on his side," the publication writes.

Diplomatic victory

The Telegraph emphasizes that while the overall picture is not ideal for Ukraine, compared to the Alaska summit, the European alliance has made important strategic gains.

In addition, Zelensky seems to have convinced the US president that he is genuinely interested in peace, rather than obstructing it, as Trump unfairly accused him of doing last time.

This paved the way for perhaps the most significant breakthrough to date: Trump's refusal to rule out the possibility of US troops as a security guarantee.

"They [Europe] are the first line of defense because they're there...but we're going to help them too. We're going to be involved," he said.

In addition, Trump confirmed that he has begun preparations for a meeting between Zelensky and Putin, another victory for Ukraine and allies.

"A meeting would mean Putin tacitly recognizing Zelensky's status as a legitimate head of state, which would certainly not please the Russians."

The publication writes that in fact Monday's meeting could be written off as a quiet diplomatic victory for Ukraine.

"For the first time in recent weeks, Putin may be under pressure. If he responds to these encroachments on his power by derailing the deal or any future negotiations, he could make himself the guilty party. That could trigger a backlash from a White House desperate to end the war," The Telegraph writes.

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