Questioned on President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about possibly lifting sanctions on Russia in return for an agreement on nuclear arms reduction, the Russian government appeared dismissive, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying it was “too early” to comment on the matter.
Peskov didn’t provide any hints on if Russia was at all interested in the idea, saying only that Russia didn’t intend to discuss any deals with Trump until Trump actually takes office, which is to happen on Friday. Previous reports had suggested Russia was expecting sanctions relief more or less as soon as Trump took office.
Over the last few days, Trump has insisted that he will keep sanctions in place when he takes office, though he did hold out the prospect of offering sanctions relief to Russia for a deal in which their nuclear arsenal was “reduced very substantially.”
Trump’s comments came in an interview with the Times of London, and it is unsurprising that the Russians did not comment simply based on that interview, as it did not include any specific details on what exactly he was proposing. \
The continuing con comedy. Valdi, thanks for sticking up for your Putin Pawn, Donny, and purveyor of fake news. We know Exxon has 165 million acres of drilling rights in Russia they can’t access because of Obama’s sanctions and the flimflam duo would like to lift sanctions so you all can make billion’s but we’ve seen the con artist and his minion Tillerson at work before, thanks but no sale
Russian nuke cuts don’t trade off for sanctions. US nuke cuts do. This must have floated off the top of Trump’s head when he was drinking.
Dawwwwg, we have to get through a few more days and then Americans will start concentrated on Trump and forget about blaming Obama for everything!
Also, for those who are worried about Trump selling out the farm, don’t be. Nothing he said during the campaign was to be taken seriously. Only Eileen is sold on that crap. Fwiw, Trump is going to be totally in tune with the state and it’s usually warmongering. He’s already been briefed on how to do that. His talking points will be supplied to him, as is the usual practice. Maybe with a little comedy effect thworn in to make it look like it’s out of his cakehole.
luv from Canada.