Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held the Europeans responsible for bringing relations with Russia to a low level, stressing that they do not want to see a strong Russia, while the American envoy described the results of the talks as very positive and the Kremlin spoke of a possible contact between Putin and Trump, in light of the efforts of London and Brussels to obstruct.
AI-generated summary
Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated significantly after the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, and Western countries imposed broad sanctions on Russia and supported Ukraine militarily and financially.
While Lavrov held the Europeans responsible for bringing relations to this level, he stressed that they do not want to see a strong Russia. It is necessary to carefully consider Lavrov’s words regarding the relationship with the Europeans. The Europeans, who are now fighting Russia with their money, weapons, mercenaries, and Ukrainian blood as well, stand before the need for a solution to the crisis and renewed American efforts in this regard. The American envoy describes the results achieved as very positive. While the Kremlin is talking about a possible phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump, observers believe that it represents a reflection of this progress. But here we must approach this development with caution, and ask about the tools that Washington will use to translate its desire for a solution. In light of the continuous push by London and Brussels to obstruct.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A phone call between Putin and Trump will occur in the coming weeks
Possible · Within weeks
Efforts by London and Brussels to obstruct any US-Russian rapprochement will continue
Likely · Within weeks
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