Russia reacted with glee on Friday to the heated showdown between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, declaring that the Ukrainian leader got exactly what he deserved. The fiery exchange was a political boon for Moscow, which is actively strengthening ties with Trump’s new administration while seeking to discredit Zelensky and erode his legitimacy. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev weighed in, saying Zelensky—who was accused by Trump and Vice President JD Vance of disrespecting the United States—had been dealt a “solid slap.”