Russia has cast doubt on former US President Donald Trump’s claim that he could swiftly end the Ukraine conflict, citing his past failed promises on Middle East peace.Russia has cast doubt on former US President Donald Trump’s claim that he could swiftly end the Ukraine conflict, citing his past failed promises on Middle East peace. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized the importance of separating election campaign rhetoric from official government statements. She pointed to Trump’s ambitious peace initiatives in the Middle East during his 2017-2021 presidency, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Zakharova contrasted this with the significant escalation of conflict under President Joe Biden’s administration. Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented on the US election, suggesting that the outcome may not have a major impact on Russia. However, both Biden and his team have made critical remarks about Putin, further straining relations.
Russia on Thursday expressed skepticism over former President Donald Trump’s claim that he could quickly end the ongoing war in Ukraine, pointing to his previous unfulfilled promises regarding Middle East peace. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed the need to distinguish between election rhetoric and official government statements.
Zakharova highlighted Trump’s ambitious peace initiatives in the Middle East during his 2017-2021 presidency, which ultimately failed to yield results. In contrast, she pointed to a significant escalation of the conflict under President Joe Biden’s administration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented on the US election, suggesting that the outcome may not significantly affect Russia. Meanwhile, both Biden and his staff have made disparaging remarks about Putin, further complicating relations.
(With input from agencies.)
