A spokesman for the Kremlin announced on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no intentions of congratulating U.S. President-elect Trump on his victory. The Kremlin press secretary stated that the relationship between the United States and Russia is currently at its lowest point in history, making it challenging to predict Putin's reaction to the election results.
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement attributing Trump's win to American dissatisfaction with the Biden administration and the Democratic Party's election program led by Vice-President Kamala Harris. The statement accused Democrats of conducting a propaganda campaign against Trump and highlighted Trump's focus on issues that resonate with Americans as a contrast to the globalist approach of the White House.
Despite Trump's victory, the Foreign Ministry expressed skepticism and stated that they have no illusions about the President-elect or the new Congress, where Republicans reportedly gained control. The Russian government believes that the U.S. political elite, regardless of party affiliation, maintains an anti-Russia stance and a policy of 'containing Moscow,' which remains consistent irrespective of changes in domestic American politics.
The statement also suggested that Trump's win could exacerbate internal tensions and divisions between progressives and conservatives in the United States. Overall, the Russian government's response to Trump's victory reflects a cautious and critical stance, emphasizing the enduring challenges in U.S.-Russia relations.
