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.

  • ravhall@discuss.onlineEnglish
    21·
    17 days ago

    We can certainly point fingers in every direction and hit someone with “fault.” We are all to blame and not to blame.

    At least now we won’t have to vote any more.

    • Pacattack57@lemmy.worldEnglish
      41·
      17 days ago

      I accept exactly 0 blame for this. I did my part. I was unable to primary and forced to vote for Kamala. There is nothing else I could do short of quitting my job and campaigning for free.