The article discusses the reaction of Russian bloggers to Donald Trump‘s ultimatum to Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. The bloggers are quoted as saying that Trump’s approach is an attempt at blackmail and that Russia will not agree to any deal dictated through threats.
The article highlights three points made by a blogger called “Dva Maiora”:
1. Trump has taken a simplistic view of Russian leadership, thinking he can offer them a deal and get away with it.
2. Russia has already been through sanctions under Biden and will not be intimidated by new threats from Trump.
3. Russia is unlikely to believe the US’s promises this time around after being cheated in the past.
The article also quotes another blogger, Aleksandr Kots, who says that Russia should prepare for the worst and that Biden’s term will soon be remembered with nostalgia as a thaw.
Kots notes that Trump’s approach is inappropriate for serious leaders and suggests that he could have picked up the phone to discuss the issue rather than making public demands. He also points out that Russia has already taken retaliatory measures against US trade, including restricting enriched uranium exports.
Overall, the article presents a negative view of Trump’s approach to diplomacy with Russia, suggesting that it is aggressive and ineffective.