On Monday, in Saudi Arabia, a delegation of the United States and the Russian Federation once again met. The delegated teams talked about the issue of Ukraine, including suspension of weapons on the front line.
Although Kiev has already declared that he was ready to proceed to Washington's proposal, Moscow's movement in this matter is still waiting for the Moscow movement. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin – as the New York Times assesses – “he made it clear that first he will look for a wide range of concessions“.
For the Russian leader, conversations with the American delegation about the suspension of weapons are “a means to achieve much wider goals”.
War in Ukraine. Putin will want to negotiate as much as possible. Therefore, it delays the suspension of the weapon
Donald Trump still does not change his position, as to the fact that he wants to end the full -law war in Ukraine as soon as possible. However, the Russian leader “seems to be determined to squeeze as much benefits as possible“From a peace agreement, that's why she does everything to delay its conclusion.
They mean better relations with the USA for Russia improving the situation on the economic and geopolitical leveland this – as indicated in the publication – happens despite constant attacks on Ukraine.
Comments of the high-ranking Russian officials that appeared on the margins of last week's security conference in Nowy Delhi suggest that “the Kremlin perceives negotiations on Ukraine and US-Russia relations as Two separate matters“.
“Putin is still striving for a far -reaching victory in Ukraine, but treats Trump's arms with a grain of eye. use the benefits flowing from the thaw with Washington, “says the American daily.
War in Ukraine. Trump will lose patience with Putin? “He likes fast interests”
Vyacheslav Nikonov, deputy chairman of the Foreign Foreign Duma Committee stated that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump develop a “bilateral agenda” that does not apply to Ukraine.
– The offensive continues. But I think that for Putin, relations with America are more important than the issue of Ukraine – added Nikonov.
The publication emphasized that although Moscow is counting on the fact that cooperation with the United States will bring her benefits, it is not known whether Trump will use it to negotiate a better contract for Ukraine, or “will lose patience with Putin”.
– Trump likes fast interests. If he sees that there are great difficulties, he can disappoint and ignore the matter – said Alexander Dynkin, an international expert and an adviser to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Source: “The New York Times”