Relations between the U.S. and Russia are at an all-time low, according to Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
He made this remark during an interview with the Russia-1 channel, noting that Washington has been consistently trampling on Moscow's interests and exerting pressure on it for several decades. According to the spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, ties between the two nations have reached "a cracking-up point" during the term of incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden. Peskov also emphasized that the White House is demonstrating an openly hostile position toward Russia by supporting Ukraine.
"Right in the middle of Biden's presidency, all these processes have culminated," Peskov told the state-owned TV channel. "Bilateral relations are now at probably their historical low point, with no prospects for entering a growth trajectory to be seen. The U.S., despite many statements to the contrary, is directly involved in the Ukraine conflict."
According to Russia Today (RT), bilateral ties between Russia and the U.S. nosedived in 2022 when Washington and its Western allies slapped Moscow with economic sanctions following the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war that year. The U.S. has also provided Kyiv with both economic and military assistance. This drew the ire of Russian officials, who proceeded to accuse Washington of playing a direct role in the conflict.
RT continued that the Biden administration has extended the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) through 2026. However, Moscow suspended its participation in New START, citing the U.S.'s role in the Ukraine conflict. (Related: Russia confirms test launch of new, nuclear-capable ICBM.)
Peskov skeptical of Trump's promise to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict
Peskov also expressed skepticism toward former U.S. President Donald Trump's promise to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. The real estate mogul has repeatedly promised to resolve the conflict within 24 hours if elected to a second term in the White House.
Trump, the U.S. Republican presidential nominee, has also claimed that he had an excellent relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his first term. Trump also noted that the conflict wouldn't have broken out in the first place under his watch. But according to RT, Washington withdrew from two security treaties – the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty and the Open Skies Treaty – under the Trump administration.
Nevertheless, the real estate mogul emphasized the importance of "getting along" with Russia during an Aug. 30 campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
"Getting along with Russia is good, not bad. Remember, getting along with these people is smart," Trump said, adding that "what is happening now in relations with Russia would not have happened" if he won the 2020 presidential election.
Peskov ultimately remarked: "I don't think there is a magic wand; it is impossible to do anything in a day. Although if we assume that the next U.S. president will make a statement during his inauguration speech that the U.S. stands for peace and is therefore ending its support for Ukraine, then something in someone's brain will change."
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