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Kremlin's Cautious Response to Trump's Victory
Analysis of the Kremlin's reaction to Trump's US presidential election win, focusing on the implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and US-Russia relations.
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Donald TrumpKamala HarrisVladimir PutinDmitry PeskovHillary ClintonBarack ObamaDmitry Medvedev
- How did the Kremlin react to Trump's declared victory?
- The Kremlin responded cautiously to Trump's victory announcement, highlighting the US's unfriendly stance and expressing uncertainty about Trump's promises to end the Ukraine war.
- What is the history of past attempts to improve US-Russia relations?
- Trump's win could potentially reset relations between Russia and the US, though past attempts at improving ties, such as Hillary Clinton's 'reset' in 2009, have been unsuccessful.
- What are the different positions of Trump and Putin regarding ending the war in Ukraine?
- Trump's proposed swift end to the Ukraine war lacks specifics, while Putin's willingness to negotiate hinges on accepting Russia's territorial gains, which Ukraine rejects.
- What is Medvedev's perspective on a Trump presidency and its potential impact on Ukraine?
- Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president, suggests that a Trump presidency may be detrimental to Ukraine due to potential cuts in military aid from the US.
- What was the stance of Russian state media and officials toward the US presidential election?
- Russia's state media favored Trump's candidacy, although Russian officials publicly claimed that the election outcome wouldn't significantly affect Moscow's approach.