Kremlin welcomes Trump’s coverage shift as US strikes ‘align’ with Russia’s pursuits

U.S. President Donald Trump’s heated Oval Workplace assembly with President Volodymyr Zelensky indicators a significant shift in U.S. overseas coverage, one {that a} Kremlin spokesman says "largely aligns" with Russia’s pursuits.

Trump’s current stance on Ukraine, together with his public rebuke of Zelensky and reported halt on U.S. army support to Kyiv, has drawn reward from Russian officers whereas elevating issues amongst European allies.

Since taking workplace, Trump has distanced the U.S. from its conventional function as Ukraine’s major supporter, as an alternative questioning Kyiv’s dedication to peace and implying that Ukraine shares blame for the continuing conflict.

His administration’s place has prompted Russian officers to precise optimism a couple of potential thaw in U.S.-Russia relations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov informed state tv on March 3 that "the brand new administration is quickly altering all overseas coverage configurations," calling the shift a constructive growth for Moscow.

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In the course of the Oval Workplace assembly on Feb. 28, Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused Zelensky of failing to point out gratitude for U.S. assist and warned that his refusal to barter with Putin may escalate right into a broader battle.

In response, European leaders reaffirmed their dedication to Ukraine, denouncing Russia’s invasion and calling for continued Western army support. The divergence in strategy has raised questions on the way forward for U.S. assist for Kyiv.

Russian officers have brazenly praised Trump’s stance, with International Minister Sergey Lavrov calling him "the primary, and to this point, the one Western chief" to acknowledge what Moscow considers the true reason behind the conflict. Different Kremlin figures, together with the deputy chair of Russia’s Safety Council, applauded Trump for taking a harsher tone towards Zelensky, even labeling Ukraine’s chief a "dictator."

In the meantime, Secretary of State Marco Rubio advised that after the conflict ends, Washington and Moscow may pursue "probably historic financial partnerships," together with cooperation on Arctic growth and uncommon earth mining.

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