In recent remarks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov articulated that while the Kremlin views Kamala Harris, the U.S. Democratic presidential nominee, as a more predictable opponent compared to Republican Donald Trump, they see no hope for improved U.S.-Russia relations. This perspective emerged despite Trump’s claim that his re-election could resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict—a notion he shared after a reporter’s prompt during an interview.
#USElectionWatch | Russia Says Kamala Harris More Predictable Than Trump#NDTVWorld pic.twitter.com/d7f1HRWoEj
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 4, 2024
Peskov’s dismissal of any favored U.S. candidate underscores a broader theme of unpredictability in international politics, especially highlighted by Vladimir Putin’s previous comments. Putin had favored Joe Biden over Trump, citing Biden’s predictable nature, until Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Harris.
During an interview filled with light-hearted exchanges, reporter Pavel Zarubin quipped about Russia’s preferred candidate, to which Peskov responded with a reference to the Democrats’ predictability, aligning with Putin’s earlier remarks about Biden. This ongoing dialogue between Putin and Peskov suggests a complex view of U.S. political dynamics, where predictability seems valued yet overshadowed by broader geopolitical tensions.
🚨🇷🇺RUSSIA: KAMALA IS MORE PREDICTABLE THAN TRUMP
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia views Kamala as more predictable than Trump, though it expects no improvement in U.S.-Russia relations regardless of the election outcome.
Peskov dismissed Trump’s claim that he… pic.twitter.com/H7DIk9WEKB
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 1, 2024
Putin himself has offered various insights at different times, maintaining that while the U.S. election is an internal affair, the predictability theme recurs. His sarcastic praise of Biden’s predictability in February and comments in June about the legal system being weaponized against Trump indicate a keen observation of U.S. political maneuvers.
Russia sees Kamala Harris as a more predictable opponent than Donald Trump, though in any case there is no prospect of an improvement in relations with Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Peskov also highlighted concerns over the U.S. actions that undermine Russian interests, suggesting a deep-seated frustration with the current state of bilateral relations. This sentiment reflects a continual strain, where diplomatic exchanges and international posturing underscore the complexities of U.S.-Russia interactions amid ongoing global conflicts.
Major Points:
- The Kremlin views Kamala Harris as a more predictable opponent than Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race, yet they see no potential for improved relations with the U.S.
- Dmitry Peskov dismissed Trump’s assertion that his re-election could end the Ukraine-Russia conflict, indicating skepticism about the influence of U.S. election outcomes on international disputes.
- Previously, Vladimir Putin expressed a preference for Joe Biden over Trump due to Biden’s predictable nature, though he later supported Harris after Biden withdrew from the race.
- Both Putin and Peskov have consistently maintained that the U.S. elections are an internal matter, with Putin commenting on the political use of legal systems against Trump.
- Peskov voiced concerns about U.S. policies that undermine Russian interests, highlighting ongoing tensions and a pessimistic outlook on bilateral relations.
Fallon Jacobson – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
