How has the Kremlin responded to Trump's recent comments on Ukraine?
The Kremlin has enthusiastically embraced Trump's position on Ukraine, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praising Trump as 'the only Western leader who has publicly said that one of the root causes of the Ukrainian situation was the impudent line to draw Ukraine into NATO.' McFaul describes this reaction as 'beyond their wildest dreams.' Russia sees Trump's statements as signaling alignment with their position, particularly regarding territorial demands and Ukraine's neutrality. Rather than pressuring Russia for negotiations, Trump's approach appears to be putting demands on Ukraine while conceding key Russian objectives before negotiations even begin.
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Michael McFaul Analyzes Trump's Impact on U.S.-Ukraine Relations
MSNBC·8 months ago