Russia's elite privately congratulated Donald Trump on his victory, the website Wiorstka reported, citing Kremlin and parliamentary officials. The message was reportedly forwarded “by a friend” through the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank Herman Gref, Speakers of both chambers of the Russian parliament Valentina Matviyenko and Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin were scheduled to offer their congratulations. .
US elections. Kremlin of hope
The “unofficial kindness” of Russian Kremlin authorities stems from the hope that Russia will improve its position in the war with Ukraine under Donald Trump's administration, Viorstka reported.
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– Expectations are mainly related to aid cuts to Ukraine. The portal's interlocutors said that Trump is much easier to negotiate with than Harris, which is an advantage for us. At the same time, the Kremlin does not believe in President Trump's ability to end the Ukraine war in one day.
American presidential election. Russia's reaction
Reports on Russian websites contradict official statements. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “We have no knowledge of the president's plans to celebrate his victory.”
“Let us not forget that we are talking about unfriendly countries that are directly and indirectly involved in wars against our country,” he said.
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Peskov asserted that Russia monitors what U.S. politicians say about Russia. He also stressed that relations with the United States are currently at a historically low level and are almost impossible to deteriorate.
He also pointed out that during the campaign, Republicans “spoke tough words, but they also talked about breaking the spiral of old wars and starting new wars.” Peskov emphasized that President Putin has repeatedly said he is open to “constructive dialogue based on justice and equality.”
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