Russia observes Musk when evaluating the Trump administration
Russia observes Musk when evaluating the Trump administration
While the designated US President Donald Trump continues to attract attention with his nominations for important positions in his upcoming administration, the Russians try to understand what effects they could have on Moscow. In the past few days, Russian state television has explained to the citizens in its elaborately produced talk shows what they should think of the new administration - especially what they mean for the Russians and the war in Ukraine.
Trump and the nominations
Evgeny Popov, a well -known face in Russian state television and representative of Duma, used his program, which he moderated together with his wife to sharply criticize Mike Waltz, Trump's choice for the national security advisor. Waltz previously expressed reservations against the continued support of the congress for Ukraine and advocates a peace plan for Ukraine, but has not ruled out to put pressure on Russia and President Vladimir Putin to move it to the negotiating table. In an interview with NPR on November 4, Waltz described Russia as "a petrol station with nuclear weapons".
reactions on German television
Popov quickly pointed out the possible threat to Moscow: "(Waltz) suggested that the Republican congress use more American drones in the Black Sea, and, as Trump, bombed it up, as he put it," Putin's Kremlin '. This is referred to as the Russophobic Dream or the American dream team. "
Wink with the fence post
public opinions in Moscow
on the streets of Moscow were mostly familiar with the people who were interviewed by CNN - apart from the new administration - apart from Elon Musk, who was named as the future head of a new Ministry of Government Efficiency alongside Vivek Ramaswamy. Tatiyana, wrapped in a suitable pink hat and scarf, said to CNN: "Elon Musk is an example of the future of our planet. He does a lot to improve our planet, and that is the right development. Therefore we wish him only prosperity and the best."
Mixed feelings about Trump
Elena, who was traveling with her daughter, commented on Musk: "Everything he did is very interesting, and the fact that he has such ideas is also good for the development in principle." The status of the tech mogul as a super-rich Maverick, which has bought X (formerly Twitter) and wants to bring civilians to space, makes him more confidantone than the candidate for other prominent posts.
hopes for peace
When people were asked how they see incoming administration and future relationships between the old adversaries, the opinions were shared. Sergey said to CNN: "Trump said 'I will do everything for America', but he didn't say a word about Russia." Vladimir Kostyukevich, on the other hand, said that Trump as a politician made a good impression, and called his age and the apparent energy - a swipe at the outgoing president Joe Biden.
The Ukraine crisis and its solutions
With regard to the delicate question of Ukraine, which was attacked at Putin's command in February 2022, many expressed that they would like an end to war, but were unsure how Trump could achieve this. Elena said: "I don't know how Donald Trump can solve this. But I would really like this to be solved as soon as possible and on the most peaceful path through negotiations, and not through the current actions."
Tatiyana also hoped for peace and spoke warmly about Ukraine: "This is a good question. Ukraine is our fraternal nation. It has always been the case. And despite the complicated relationships we now have, we love Ukraine as before, they are our brothers, our relatives." Kostyuukevich also expressed the hope of a little more: "I don't know whether Trump will hold on to his line. But I hope that there will be a good agreement between Russia and Ukraine. And that we can stop this madness that happens in the world-now, in Israel, Palestine and Ukraine Russia."
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