Ready for another political rollercoaster? While Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, confirms Vladimir Putin’s stance on Ukraine in talks with US Senator Marco Rubio, Donald Trump is changing his mind like socks – fast and often! Lavrov made it clear in Malaysia that Russia won’t back down on its demands in Ukraine, citing Putin’s statements and handing Rubio evidence of alleged Ukrainian officials calling for the “destruction of Russians.”
On the flip side, Trump has been getting colder towards Russia lately. After a phone call with Putin on July 3, he admitted no progress was made to end the war in Ukraine. Four days later, he threatened tariffs on countries supporting BRICS, including Russia. His comments about Putin are sharp and often contradictory – calling Putin a “empty talk” and threatening sanctions.
The Kremlin, however, stays pretty calm and plans to keep talking with Washington, hoping Trump and his team will put effort into a diplomatic solution. Russian media don’t hold back on mocking Trump’s unpredictability and chaotic political twists.
Putin, meanwhile, wants more from Trump – more Ukrainian territory, more concessions on Ukraine’s military, and limits on Western arms aid. He believes he holds all the cards and can wait for a better deal.
As Trump changes his mind like socks, the world watches this geopolitical drama unfold. Will America tighten sanctions or will a deal be struck? Follow along and comment – who’s really crazy here, and who’s just playing chess with the world?
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