Kremlin's Hope: Trump's Ukraine War Critique

The Kremlin welcomed Donald Trump's critique of Ukrainian missile strikes into Russia, aligning with Russia's stance on war escalation. While Trump previously imposed sanctions on Russia, discussions continue over negotiating a peace deal, as European leaders consider troop deployment in Ukraine. Ukraine and Russia hold differing views on achieving peace.

The Kremlin expressed approval after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized Ukraine's missile attacks on Russian territory, marking a significant alignment with Russia's perspective on the war's escalation. This sentiment was echoed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, amplifying Trump's influence in ongoing discussions.

Trump, in a Time magazine interview, labeled Ukraine’s use of U.S.-provided missiles to strike deep into Russia as 'crazy,' accusing Washington of overseeing an escalation. Peskov acknowledged Trump's stance as reflective of Russia's viewpoint on the conflict's underlying causes.

As the conflict continues to intensify, Russia warned against U.S. and British military intervention following Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles, accentuating fears of expanded hostilities. Meanwhile, talks of deploying European troops for potential peacekeeping endeavors remain at a speculative stage, with major powers weighing the future course of the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)