Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate with Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine conflict have been met with skepticism by the Kremlin. The Kremlin views Trump’s threat of increased economic pressure as hollow, citing Russia’s resilience to sanctions and its continued military advances in Ukraine, where it now controls nearly one-fifth of the country. Kremlin insiders see Trump’s warning as posturing and remain open to dialogue but emphasize negotiations must consider “new territorial realities,” signaling Moscow’s unwillingness to cede gains. Analysts say Trump’s approach risks pushing Russia further from the negotiating table.
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00:02Donald Trump's efforts to negotiate with Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine conflict
00:06have been met with skepticism by the Kremlin.
00:08The Kremlin views Trump's threat of increased economic pressure as hollow,
00:12citing Russia's resilience to sanctions and its continued military advance in Ukraine,
00:17where it now controls nearly one-fifth of the country.
00:20Kremlin insiders see Trump's warning as posturing and remain open to dialogue,
00:25but emphasize negotiations must consider new territorial realities,
00:30signaling Moscow's unwillingness to cease gains.
00:33Analysts say Trump's approach risks pushing Russia further from the negotiation table.