Kremlin Responds to Trump's Threat of a 'Moscow Strike'
The Kremlin has attributed Donald Trump's assertion that he once threatened to strike Moscow to the upcoming US presidential election. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The remarks made by Republican candidate Donald Trump are part of typical election rhetoric, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
On Friday, Trump asserted in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he had warned Russian President Vladimir Putin about targeting Moscow during his presidency if Russia chose to use military force against Ukraine.
When asked about Trump’s comments on Monday, Peskov stated that Russian officials maintain a "very responsible stance of not making public the content of conversations that are conducted at the highest level."
He added, "Unfortunately, a number of world leaders do not adhere to this position and, in this case, do not observe such information hygiene, but that is on their conscience."
Peskov also remarked that “currently there are many different fiery, very emotional statements [being made] in the US as part of the election campaign, especially in its final stage.”
As for the election, the latest figures from Decision Desk HQ/The Hill show Trump leading his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, with a 52% chance of winning compared to Harris's 48% as of Sunday.
In his Wall Street Journal interview, Trump claimed to have had a strong relationship with Putin but recalled telling the Russian leader, “If you go after Ukraine, I am going to hit you so hard, you’re not even going to believe it. I’m going to hit you right in the middle of fricking Moscow… We’re friends. I don’t want to do it, but I have no choice.”
It is notable that Trump’s presidency ended in early 2021, well over a year prior to the commencement of Russia's military actions in Ukraine. He has consistently stated that the conflict would not have arisen if he had remained in office and pledged that, if he were to return to the White House, he could resolve the fighting between Moscow and Kiev within 24 hours.
In a related statement, Dmitry Medvedev, former president of Russia and current deputy chair of the Security Council, expressed skepticism about Trump’s ability to achieve such a promise, emphasizing that Moscow would determine the conflict's outcome. He commented on X, "What if Putin says: ‘Not yet. Ukraine must capitulate. And no joining NATO’?”
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
On Friday, Trump asserted in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he had warned Russian President Vladimir Putin about targeting Moscow during his presidency if Russia chose to use military force against Ukraine.
When asked about Trump’s comments on Monday, Peskov stated that Russian officials maintain a "very responsible stance of not making public the content of conversations that are conducted at the highest level."
He added, "Unfortunately, a number of world leaders do not adhere to this position and, in this case, do not observe such information hygiene, but that is on their conscience."
Peskov also remarked that “currently there are many different fiery, very emotional statements [being made] in the US as part of the election campaign, especially in its final stage.”
As for the election, the latest figures from Decision Desk HQ/The Hill show Trump leading his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, with a 52% chance of winning compared to Harris's 48% as of Sunday.
In his Wall Street Journal interview, Trump claimed to have had a strong relationship with Putin but recalled telling the Russian leader, “If you go after Ukraine, I am going to hit you so hard, you’re not even going to believe it. I’m going to hit you right in the middle of fricking Moscow… We’re friends. I don’t want to do it, but I have no choice.”
It is notable that Trump’s presidency ended in early 2021, well over a year prior to the commencement of Russia's military actions in Ukraine. He has consistently stated that the conflict would not have arisen if he had remained in office and pledged that, if he were to return to the White House, he could resolve the fighting between Moscow and Kiev within 24 hours.
In a related statement, Dmitry Medvedev, former president of Russia and current deputy chair of the Security Council, expressed skepticism about Trump’s ability to achieve such a promise, emphasizing that Moscow would determine the conflict's outcome. He commented on X, "What if Putin says: ‘Not yet. Ukraine must capitulate. And no joining NATO’?”
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
