Russia issues strong statement following Donald Trump's election victory, declaring the U.S. remains a hostile state.

According to Reuters, the Kremlin is taking a cautious "wait-and-see" approach following Donald Trump's claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election, reiterating that the U.S. remains a hostile nation. The Kremlin emphasized that only time will tell if Trump’s promises to end the Ukraine war will translate into actual measures.

The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered a major geopolitical crisis, marking the most significant standoff between Moscow and Western countries since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, when the world came close to nuclear conflict.

In a remarkable comeback, Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election after Fox News projected his win over Democrat Kamala Harris, making him the second U.S. president to serve two nonconsecutive terms.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has adopted a reserved stance on Trump’s win, acknowledging that while Trump has pledged to end the Ukraine conflict, it's uncertain whether he’ll fulfill this commitment.

Peskov underscored that the U.S. continues to be viewed as a hostile state, and Russia will closely monitor whether Trump’s statements lead to meaningful action.

“We must remember that we’re dealing with an unfriendly country that is directly and indirectly engaged in a war against us in Ukraine,” Peskov told reporters.

Peskov also mentioned that he’s unaware of any plans for President Vladimir Putin to congratulate Trump on his victory, highlighting the strained relations between Russia and the U.S., which have reached a historic low.

“We have repeatedly stated that the U.S. has the capacity to contribute to ending this conflict. While this can’t happen overnight, the U.S. can alter its foreign policy trajectory. Whether this will occur, and how, will become clearer after the presidential inauguration in January,” Peskov added.

The relationship between Russia and the U.S. is reportedly at its lowest point since the Cold War, according to diplomats from both sides.

Despite Russian officials, including President Putin, asserting that the U.S. election outcome was inconsequential, state-run media appeared to favor Trump. Meanwhile, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, saw Trump’s victory as an opportunity to mend relations, potentially reshaping the dynamics between the two nuclear powers.

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