The Kremlin has issued a negative response to Donald Trump’s comments suggesting that Ukraine could reclaim occupied territory, labeling Russia as a “paper tiger,” and questioning its economic stability.
Russia refuted Trump’s remarks, stating that the President is “deeply mistaken” and emphasized that their invasion was not aimless but had a specific purpose. The statement also highlighted the slow progress in restoring relations with Washington, which Russia had anticipated to be faster.
Trump mentioned the possibility of Ukraine regaining its original borders with the backing of the European Union. However, Russia rebuffed Trump’s characterization of them as a “paper tiger,” asserting that their military was advancing and their economy was stable without significant issues as claimed by Trump.
In a social media post, Trump criticized Russia for fighting aimlessly for over three years, suggesting that a stronger military would have defeated Ukraine in less time. He also advocated for NATO to intervene by shooting down Russian planes entering allied airspace, further escalating tensions with Russia.
Amidst the fallout, one of Vladimir Putin’s advisors, Sergei Karaganov, warned that not considering the use of nuclear weapons in Europe could lead to a larger conflict between the US and Russia. Karaganov emphasized the grave consequences of not using nuclear weapons in extreme situations, stating that it would be a greater sin to condemn people to a major war.
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