Russia has not extended a congratulation to President Elect Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov explained it thus:
“I still know nothing about Putin’s intention to congratulate Trump….I suggest remembering that we are talking about an election that took place in a country that is unfriendly to us and in a country that is involved in the conflict over Ukraine.”
But could relations with Russia now be reset given that the Biden Administration’s nonstop lies and escalation with Russia will have to end when the Democrats leave office?
Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and a senior figure in Russia’s political elite, said this according to the New York Post: “[Republicans] convincing victory shows that ordinary Americans are tired of the unprecedented lies, incompetence, and malice of the Biden administration… This opens up new opportunities for resetting relations between Russia and the United States.”
Ukrainian President Zelensky has congratulated President Elect Trump. He says that he “[appreciates] President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs.” He then grubbed for another invitation to the U.S., saying “I am looking forward to personally congratulating President Trump and discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine’s strategic partnership with the United States.”
President Trump promised to end funding for Ukraine. Hopefully that promise is kept and Zelensky gets that message if indeed he comes to hear it in person.
