### Bug report

When filtering a specified Grid column, the filter expressions are inverted when the value of the first expression is empty/null.

### Reproduction of the problem

1) Filter a Grid column by leaving the first filter value empty:

2) Filter the Grid and open again the filter menu. The filter expressions are inverted:

A Dojo sample for reproduction: https://dojo.telerik.com/CXChcTJT

### Expected/desired behavior

The filter menu expressions must remain the same.

### Environment

* **Kendo UI version: 2025.2.702
* **jQuery version: 3.7.0
* **Browser: [all]