
Kremlin says Trump presidency was bad for Russia, but communication was better
By Karah Rucker (Anchor/Reporter), Emma Stoltzfus (Video Editor)
This report was created with support from enhanced software.
In recent statements from the Kremlin on July 17, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed mixed sentiments regarding the presidency of Donald Trump and its impact on Russia. Peskov said that during Trump’s tenure, there was an open line of communication between the United States and Russia, which was viewed positively by Moscow. However, he pointed out that despite this channel, the overall outcomes of Trump’s presidency were deemed unfavorable for Russia.
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Peskov highlighted that under Trump’s administration, Russia faced increased restrictions and sanctions, which the Kremlin perceives as detrimental to its interests. When asked about the working relationship between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Peskov refrained from commenting on personal dynamics but emphasized that, in terms of tangible benefits for Russia, little was gained during that period.

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The Kremlin’s remarks come amidst a geopolitical landscape that has been notably marked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The operation has strained relations with Western countries, including the United States under President Joe Biden. The Biden administration has curtailed the previously open communication lines due to the conflict in Ukraine and lack of negotiations.
[KARAH RUCKER]
THE KREMLIN SAYS “NOTHING GOOD FOR RUSSIA HAD COME OUT OF TRUMP’S PRESIDENCY FROM 2017 TO 2021.”
THE ONLY POSITIVE THE KREMLIN SPOKE OF – WAS AN OPEN LINE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES DURING TRUMP’S TIME IN OFFICE.
SOMETHING THAT WAS STOPPED UNDER THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION DUE TO RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE.
KREMLIN SPOKESPERSON DMITRY PESKOV WAS ASKED BY REPORTERS ABOUT TRUMP AND PUTIN’S WORKING RELATIONSHIP.
PESKOV SAID AS FOR THE TWO GETTING ALONG OR NOT GETTING ALONG –
UNDER TRUMP – NOTHING GOOD CAME OUT OF THE RELATIONSHIP FOR RUSSIA’S BENEFIT.
PESKOV ATTRIBUTED “MORE RESTRICTIONS” IMPOSED ON RUSSIA UNDER TRUMP AS TO WHY THE KREMLIN BELIEVES TRUMP WAS BAD FOR THEIR COUNTRY.
THE QUESTIONS COME AS TRUMP SECURES THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT –
POTENTIALLY SETTING HIM UP FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE KREMLIN ACKNOWLEDGED RUSSIA IS A COMMON TOPIC THAT COMES UP IN AMERICAN POLITICS – ESPECIALLY AROUND ELECTIONS.
AND WITH A WAR RAGING – AND THE WEST POSITIONING ITSELF AGAINST RUSSIA –
THIS ELECTION IS SEEN AS ONE OF HIGH-STAKES.
POLAND’S PRESIDENT RECENTLY SAID IF RUSSIA WINS THE WAR IN UKRAINE –
IT WILL TRIGGER A CONFLICT WITH THE WEST.
PESKOV RESPONDED TO THIS CLAIM – SAYING THE KREMLIN DOES NOT SHARE THE SAME PREDICTION.
I’M KARAH RUCKER.
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