This shift in stance marks a departure from initial expectations when Trump took office, aiming for a warmer relationship with Moscow while suggesting he could resolve the Ukraine crisis quickly. There was hope from the Russian side that Trump’s favor could lead to a diplomatic easing, including sanctions relief and investment opportunities, provided that Russia would agree to a cease-fire allowing it to keep its seized territories.
Putin’s determination to continue military actions is a testament to his belief in the potential for achieving his strategic objectives in Ukraine, thereby not attaching significance to the changing political dynamics in the U.S.
Putin’s determination to continue military actions is a testament to his belief in the potential for achieving his strategic objectives in Ukraine, thereby not attaching significance to the changing political dynamics in the U.S.