MOSCOW — The Kremlin has adopted a cautious stance following Donald Trump’s declaration of victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, emphasizing ongoing tensions between the United States and Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that while Trump has expressed intentions to end the conflict in Ukraine, it remains uncertain whether his rhetoric will translate into actionable policy.
In his remarks, Peskov reminded reporters that the U.S. continues to be viewed as a hostile entity, both directly and indirectly engaged in a war against Russia through its support for Ukraine. “We are talking about an unfriendly country,” he stated, highlighting the historical context of the confrontation between Moscow and Washington, which has escalated significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Trump’s victory, projected by Fox News after a contentious campaign against Democrat Kamala Harris, marks a significant political comeback for the former president, who left the White House in 2020. Peskov acknowledged Trump’s campaign statements regarding the desire to end the Ukraine war but stressed that the true test would be whether these statements lead to substantive actions once he is in office.
The Kremlin has long maintained that the U.S. has the capability to influence the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. Peskov suggested that changes in U.S. foreign policy could occur, but emphasized that such shifts would take time and depend on the actions of the incoming administration.
Despite the prevailing hostility in U.S.-Russia relations, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, indicated that a Trump presidency could provide an opportunity to reset diplomatic ties. “This opens up new opportunities for resetting relations between Russia and the United States,” Dmitriev remarked, referencing past efforts to improve relations, including the “reset” proposed by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2009, which humorously backfired due to a translation error.
As the world watches closely, the ramifications of Trump’s victory and the Kremlin’s response will likely shape future interactions between these two nuclear powers. The Bull City Citizen will continue to monitor this developing story and its impact on international relations.
