According to a report by Reuters, the Kremlin is taking a wait-and-see approach after Donald Trump's claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election, emphasizing that the U.S. remains a hostile state and that only time will reveal if Trump's promises to end the Ukraine war will materialize into concrete actions.
The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine sparked a seismic geopolitical crisis, marking the most significant escalation between Moscow and Western nations since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.
Donald Trump has secured a remarkable comeback, claiming victory in the 2024 presidential election after Fox News projected his win over Democrat Kamala Harris, making him the second U.S. president to be elected to two nonconsecutive terms.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has taken a cautious stance on Donald Trump's victory, noting that while Trump has made significant promises to end the Ukraine war, it remains to be seen if he'll actually follow through.
Peskov emphasized that the US is still considered a hostile state, and Russia will be watching closely to see if Trump's rhetoric translates into tangible action.
"Let us not forget that we are talking about an unfriendly country, which is both directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state (in Ukraine)," Peskov told reporters.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that he's unaware of any plans for President Vladimir Putin to congratulate Donald Trump on his election win, underscoring the strained relationship between Russia and the US, which has hit an all-time low.
"We have repeatedly said that the U.S. is able to contribute to the end of this conflict. This cannot be done overnight, but... the U.S. is capable of changing the trajectory of its foreign policy. Will this happen, and if so, how ... we will see after (the U.S. president's inauguration in) January."
The relationship between Russia and the US has hit an all-time low, with tensions rivaling those of the Cold War era, according to diplomats from both nations.
Interestingly, Russian officials, including President Putin, claimed it didn't matter who won the White House, but state-run media seemed to lean towards Trump.
However, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, saw a Trump victory as an opportunity to mend ties, potentially shifting the dynamics between the two nuclear powers.
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