A senior Kremlin official commended President as a capable leader pursuing peace in Ukraine, stating that Moscow considers the renewed discussions with Washington to be fruitful.
Dmitry Medvedev, who serves as deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council and is a former president, stated that Trump is sincerely working to terminate the war in Ukraine and desires to be remembered as a peacemaker.
“Trump aims to be remembered in history as a peacemaker — and he is genuinely making efforts,” Medvedev stated in . “This is precisely why interactions with Americans have grown significantly more productive.”
Trump has consistently stated that a peace agreement to conclude the war is imminent. During a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff reported that he held “productive and constructive meetings” with Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, as part of the Trump administration’s continuous efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
announced on Sunday that a fresh series of negotiations involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia is scheduled to occur this week in Abu Dhabi. This announcement follows Russia’s escalated assaults on Ukraine’s energy and logistics infrastructure, which have deteriorated living conditions for civilians as winter temperatures drop sharply.
Medvedev rejected suggestions that Trump is covertly aligned with Moscow, informing the outlet that the American people elected him and Russia honors that decision. He additionally commended Trump for challenging the U.S. political establishment and noted that his direct, occasionally “brash” manner is often misinterpreted.
“He is an emotional individual, but conversely, the so-called chaos resulting from his actions is not entirely accurate,” Medvedev remarked. “It is clear that a fully deliberate and capable strategy underlies his actions.”
Medvedev informed the outlet that Trump’s experience as a businessman influences his methodology, quipping that one is never truly a former businessman — a nod to the famous Russian adage about former KGB agents.
Medvedev, known as a hardline figure in Russia’s leadership, has repeatedly cautioned about since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He has emphasized that preventing additional conflicts remains paramount, yet continues to anticipate a Russian military triumph in Ukraine.
“I would prefer this to occur at the earliest opportunity,” Medvedev said regarding . “However, it is equally crucial to consider the aftermath. The objective of victory is to avert future conflicts.”