Top Russian Diplomats Blast Zelenskyy After Istanbul Talks

Russia's top diplomats, Maria Zakharova and Sergey Lavrov, have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's assessment of the Russian delegation's level at the Istanbul talks. Zakharova, in a press briefing, called Zelenskyy a "clown" and a "failure." Meanwhile, Lavrov described him as a "pathetic man." The comments followed Zelenskyy's statement that the Russian delegation's level was inadequate. The video uses news footage to illustrate the event. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the challenges in finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. The strong language used by both sides underscores the deep divisions and the difficulty of achieving a peaceful resolution.