Russia can “definitely” work with Donald Trump’s government, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday (18).
Ryabkov reiterated Russia’s accusations that the West’s “reckless” actions have increased the risk of nuclear war and called global security depressing. The country, according to the vice minister, wants to reduce the potential for conflict.
“Managing this crisis and getting to less shaky ground than it is now should be put on the agenda of hypothetical discussions with the Americans,” Ryabkov said in a panel discussion.
“Is it possible to work with the Trump administration? It’s definitely possible,” he replied when asked about the matter.
His comments are the latest sign that the Kremlin, once Trump takes office, expects an improvement in bilateral ties with the US, which Russian officials say are “below zero”.
President Vladimir Putin pointed out last month that the Republican’s comments about ending the war in Ukraine — which Trump said he could stop very quickly, but without explaining how — deserved attention.
Ryabkov stressed, however, that no contact of any kind has occurred so far between Russia and Trump’s new team.
Understand the war between Russia and Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and entered the territory from three fronts: through the Russian border, through Crimea and through Belarus, a country that is a strong ally of the Kremlin.
Forces loyal to President Vladimir Putin made significant advances in the first few days, but the Ukrainians managed to maintain control of Kiev, even though the city was also attacked. The invasion was criticized internationally and the Kremlin was the target of Western economic sanctions.
In October 2024, after thousands of deaths, the war in Ukraine entered what analysts describe as its most dangerous moment yet.
Tensions rose when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the use of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile during an attack on Ukrainian soil. The projectile carried conventional warheads, but is capable of carrying nuclear material.
The launch took place after Ukraine launched an offensive inside Russian territory using weapons manufactured by Western powers, such as the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
Western intelligence reports that Russia is using North Korean troops in the conflict in Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang neither deny nor confirm the report.
President Vladimir Putin, who replaced his defense minister in May, has said that Russian forces are advancing much more effectively — and that Russia will achieve all of its objectives in Ukraine, although he did not elaborate.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes Putin’s main goals are to occupy the entire Donbass region, encompassing the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and to expel Ukrainian troops from Russia’s Kursk region, which they have controlled parts of since August. .
This content was originally published in Russia may work with the Trump government, says authority on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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