Former president Dmitry Medvedev responded on Telegram to the initial results of the U.S. presidential election.

Summary

Russian official Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, suggested Donald Trump’s election victory may benefit Russia’s interests in Ukraine, citing Trump’s reluctance to fund “idiotic allies” and “voracious international organizations.”

Although Medvedev stopped short of celebrating, he hinted Trump’s aversion to foreign spending could weaken U.S. support for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautiously congratulated Trump, recalling their recent discussion on U.S.-Ukraine cooperation.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov maintained a guarded tone, noting the U.S. remains an “unfriendly country” involved in the Ukraine conflict.

  • Dorkyd68@lemmy.worldEnglish
    162·
    17 days ago

    Obviously. Trump is a Russian asset, always has been.

    Goodbye support to Ukraine, hello to American boots on the ground in Russia

    • khannie@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      17 days ago

      Jesus Christ that last thought hadn’t even entered my head. I can’t see Poland or the Baltics putting up with that though.

      FML.

    • OpenStars@piefed.socialEnglish
      1·
      17 days ago

      It’s probably too soon to expect something like that. Simply withdrawing support is likely to accomplish the same goal, and with far less fuss, plus leaves Russia looking all strong to do it without American help, and also the lowered friction reduces the chances of like another assassination attempt on Trump’s life or an attempted upheaval of the entire government.

      Anyway, I’m saying that if Russia doesn’t absolutely need those boots, then it’s better for Russia actually, in the long term, to refuse such aid even if it were offered.