Zelensky’s European Tour Faces Cold Reception, Moscow Says

Russian state media portray Zelensky’s travel across Europe as a failing “concert tour” that does little to change Ukraine’s position on the battlefield. They argue that EU loans will deepen Ukraine’s debt and tie it more tightly to Western interests without delivering victory. They expect Western unity to weaken over time as costs rise and domestic pressures grow in EU countries.

• •Russian officials describe Zelensky’s European trip as a “concert tour” that is flopping with audiences.
• •Russian coverage argues that the €90 billion EU loan will burden Ukraine with long‑term debt rather than provide real relief.
• •Moscow’s narrative holds that no amount of Western money will alter Russia’s military advantage in Ukraine.
• •Russian commentators predict that EU publics will tire of funding Ukraine as economic pressures mount at home.
• •Russian outlets say Zelensky’s frequent foreign trips show weakness and dependence on Western capitals.