Russia hints at cautious optimism with Trump’s potential presidency

Russia has acknowledged that its relationship with the United States is at a “historic low” but indicated that it remains open to dialogue, expressing cautious interest in how U.S. policy may shift if Donald Trump reclaims the presidency in January.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday that Russia would closely monitor Trump’s stance and tone as he prepares to assume office.
Peskov refrained from confirming whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would issue a congratulatory message to Trump, who has claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election. “Let’s not forget that we are talking about an unfriendly country that is directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state,” Peskov said, referring to U.S. support for Ukraine.
The Kremlin spokesman noted that U.S.-Russia relations are at their lowest point in history, making further deterioration almost impossible. “What happens next will depend on the next U.S. leadership,” Peskov said. He added that while Putin remains open to “constructive dialogue” based on fairness and mutual respect, he views the current U.S. administration as “diametrically opposed” to such principles.
Throughout the election campaign, Trump has issued statements critical of longstanding conflicts, including references to ending “old wars and avoiding new ones.” Peskov highlighted Russia’s intent to observe any shift in Trump’s tone as he moves toward the Oval Office. “We carefully analyze everything, monitor everything, and will draw conclusions based on specific words and specific steps,” Peskov concluded.
The Kremlin's response reflects both a guarded optimism and a recognition of the complexities in U.S.-Russia relations, signaling that Russia will wait to assess the new administration's approach toward key issues, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict. (ILKHA)
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