Russia's optimism towards reconciliation with the U.S. dwindles despite Trump's phone conversations with Kremlin officials.

Steep Hill Ahead: Kremlin Braces for Lengthy Trepidation in US Relations Despite Trump's Calls

Russia's optimism towards reconciliation with the U.S. dwindles despite Trump's phone conversations with Kremlin officials.

Social media buzz 🔄 Facebook 💬 Twitter 📞 Whatsapp ✉️ E-mail 📜 Print 🔗 Copy Link Despite several heart-to-heart chats between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the Kremlin remains cautious about a speedy resolution in US-Russia relations. "Got a serious staircase to climb," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov shared on a hump day. "Robust work" continues nonetheless, he added.

Since swearing in, the US and Russia have crept closer together. Trump's repeated conversations with his counterpart, Putin's cozy chats with US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, have marked positive steps. The US administration seems determined to unwind the Ukraine standoff.

The diplomatic dance between high-ranking Russian and US diplomats has continued. Their latest rendezvous took place in Saudi Arabia, with another round of parleys slated "real soon" in Moscow, as Russian Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, spilled to state news agency Tass on Tuesday. Peskov confirmed on Wednesday that it would be a sit-down between the foreign ministries.

Roadblocks persist in this slow tango:

1. Byzantine Bilateral Challenges:
2. Many Potholes: Kremlin officials, like Peskov, point out numerous hurdles in bilateral relations, making instant progress elusive13.
3. Ukraine Quagmire:
4. The simmering struggle in Ukraine rages on, with recurrent hostilities generating additional frustration and making a quick peace settlement difficult2.
5. Cash Flow Clang:
6. Discussions of economic cooperation have set off debates in Washington and among NATO brethren, resulting in a tangled web2.
7. Political resistance from the US "shadow government" and anti-Russian congressmen handily frustrate Kremlin's dreams5.
8. Suspect Diplomacy:
9. In spite of consistent diplomatic exchanges, negotiations have slowed down, and Washington treads water, partly due to the Ukraine impasse2.
10. Arms Influx Reduction:
11. The proposed cut in US weapons supplies to Ukraine could reshuffle the geopolitical dance, though it might also be interpreted as a de-escalation move5.

Together, these factors make for a tense, gradual path towards friendship between Moscow and Washington.

Sources: ntv.de, AFP

[4]: https://www.reuters.com/article/us- décembre-russia-usa-relations-idUSKBN1US16D

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