The Kremlin acknowledged the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump on Monday for its effort to grasp the "root causes" of the Ukraine conflict and seek resolution, contrasting it with Europe's approach. This marks a significant shift from prior U.S. policy under Joe Biden's administration.
In a departure from the punitive stance toward Moscow, Trump has swiftly moved to mend relations with President Vladimir Putin and endorsed some elements of the Kremlin's narrative on the conflict. Trump's recent characterization of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a "dictator" and insinuation that Kyiv initiated the conflict align with Russia's viewpoint.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov applauded the Trump administration for reassessing its Russia strategy, emphasizing the importance of understanding the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict. Peskov highlighted Washington's newfound commitment to this analysis and expressed hope that it will advance conflict resolution efforts.
Peskov contrasted this with Europe, stating that there are currently no grounds for resuming dialogue with European nations following the latest round of sanctions. Criticism of Trump revolves around concerns of sacrificing Ukrainian interests prematurely. Yet, Trump's administration defends its approach as necessary to stop the violence.
Future discussions with the U.S. will focus on resolving bilateral issues and addressing embassy conflicts. Details of the next talks will be disclosed by the Russian foreign ministry in due course.