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Kremlin's Expectations for US Relations Under Trump
The Kremlin anticipates improved relations with the US under President Trump, contrasting with the current strained relations under President Biden. Trump's campaign promises regarding Ukraine and his potential for a pre-inauguration meeting with Putin are also discussed.
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Donald TrumpVladimir PutinJoe BidenKamala HarrisDmitri Peskow
- What is the current state of diplomatic relations between the US and Russia?
- The current state of US-Russia relations is characterized by a lack of communication between Putin and Biden due to the war in Ukraine, with contacts primarily limited to intermediaries or military channels.
- What were some of Trump's campaign promises concerning the Ukraine conflict?
- Trump's statements during his campaign included claims of potentially ending the war in Ukraine quickly, a claim met with criticism due to his perceived closeness to Russia and Putin.
- How did Putin compare the foreign policies of Biden and Trump during the election?
- Putin had previously stated that Biden and Harris were preferable due to their predictable policies, contrasting with Trump's perceived unpredictability.
- What is the Kremlin's expectation regarding US-Russia relations under President Trump?
- The Kremlin expects a less confrontational approach from Washington towards Moscow under the newly elected US President Donald Trump, citing Trump's campaign rhetoric of peace and deals instead of confrontation.
- What is the speculation regarding a possible communication between Trump and Putin before Trump's inauguration?
- There's speculation in Moscow about a possible pre-inauguration phone call between Trump and Putin, given Putin's stated willingness to re-establish contact.