Friday’s Oval Office drama prompted immediate responses from many global leaders.

Notably absent from the responses is Vladimir Putin, as the Kremlin remains silent.

This silence seems intentional; Putin can observe the events without needing to engage.

Donald Trump anticipated that the public disagreement with President Zelensky would make “great television”.

It’s likely that Vladimir Putin appreciated the televised drama, where Volodymyr Zelensky faced criticism from U.S. officials.

Despite the Kremlin’s silence, some Russian officials have made remarks on the events in Washington.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now on the Russian Security Council, described President Zelensky’s rebuke in the Oval Office as “a slap down” and called for an end to U.S. military aid to Ukraine.

This stance aligns with Moscow’s interests.

Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, commended Trump and JD Vance for showing restraint in their interaction with Ukraine’s president.

This development hints at a new dynamic where ties between the U.S. and Russia might be strengthening, even as U.S.-Ukraine relations face challenges.

Recent phone calls and discussions between Trump and Putin signal a potential future summit and potential economic collaborations.

Putin has proposed joint ventures with the U.S. involving rare earth minerals and aluminum production.

A deterioration in U.S.-Ukraine relations could have severe implications for Kyiv, while benefiting Moscow.

Should U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine halt, it could significantly weaken Ukraine’s defense against Russian forces, despite European support.

Moscow likely sees the latest events as affirmation that the conflict is leaning in their favor.