Kathrine Frich
The scene has raised eyebrows just days after the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska.
The scene has raised eyebrows just days after the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska.
Russian troops fly US flag during
Russian soldiers have been filmed flying both the Russian and US flags during an attack in Ukraine.
The footage shows the flags attached to an American armored vehicle captured from Ukrainian forces.
Putin’s army trolls Trump after Alaska meeting
The attack happened as many believed Donald Trump had given in to Russia’s demands.
Russian troops used the flag stunt to send a clear message.
Their actions were widely shared online and praised by Russian media.
To some, it looked like a celebration of Trump’s weakness.
US armored vehicle used in Zaporizhzhia assault
The vehicle used in the assault was an American M113 taken from Ukrainian forces.
Russian troops drove it while attacking Mala Tokmachka, a village in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Both Russian and American flags were flying from the top of the vehicle during the battle.
Pro-Kyiv voices call the stunt a warning
Petro Andryushchenko, a Ukrainian official, said Russia is now treating the US as an open ally.
A blogger called Igor Sushko warned that this was a “wake-up call.”
They both said the flag stunt was a dangerous signal of how Russia views the outcome of the Alaska summit.
Ukraine’s President heads to the White House
On the same day as the flag incident, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to meet Trump at the White House.
Many expect a tense meeting. Trump recently said Ukraine will not get back one key area of land, which was seen as a big loss for Zelensky.
Putin still cannot fully control Zaporizhzhia
Zaporizhzhia is one of four regions Russia claimed as its own in 2022.
But after more than three years of war, Russian troops have not taken full control.
Ukraine’s defense remains strong, and battles in the area continue with heavy losses on both sides.
Trump ends Alaska summit with no clear deal
Donald Trump left his meeting with Vladimir Putin without any major success.
No agreement was signed, and Russia made no concessions.
Putin offered a ceasefire, but only if Ukraine gave up Donbas, a demand Ukraine has always refused.
