Trump's abrupt concessions to Russia and Ukraine's Zelensky on live television mark a significant shift in the U.S. stance amidst the ongoing conflict. This has rekindled skepticism among Russians about U.S. motives, especially as Putin aims to declare victory while facing internal pressures over military losses. The Kremlin's future responses will need to balance pleasing Trump against the expectations of citizens who have suffered due to the war. The dialogue over a ceasefire is complicated by entrenched national interests, indicating a challenging path ahead for both nations.
Many Russians are now once again convinced that the reviled United States remains the same enemy as ever, as Trump’s proposals create tensions with their own sacrifices in Ukraine.
Russian authorities have cautiously taken up the gauntlet thrown down by Washington, recognizing Trump’s proposals contradict recent Kremlin rhetoric in favor of total objectives in Ukraine.
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