On Wednesday (September 24), the Kremlin rejected the recent characterization of Russia by US President Donald Trump as a “paper tiger”, after his notes indicating that Ukraine could get back its entire territory from the Russian occupation. The Kremlin officials stressed that Moscow military operations would continue and rejected the claim that the Russian economy or the army were falling.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov directly refused Trump’s description of Russia as a “paper tiger” using cultural analogy: “Russia is not a tiger, it is more associated with a bear. Paper bears do not exist. Russia is a real bear.”
The Kremlin framed Trump’s remarks that influenced the perspective of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelsky and noted that Moscow would formally submit his opinion in interviews with the US State Minister Marco Rubio.
Trump emphasizes Russian economic struggles
Trump, who spoke after meeting with Zeleans on the secondary track of the General Assembly of the General Assembly, criticized Moscow’s long -term war efforts. “Russia has been struggling aimlessly for three and a half years … It is distinguished by Russia. In fact, it is very necessary to look like a” paper tiger, “Trump quoted economic pressures on Russia, including sources and growing inflation, as evidence that Ukraine could earn problems in Moscow.
Shift in American policy
Trump’s comments meant a deviation from their earlier positions in the war, indicating that Ukraine might have to advance territory to reach peace. He claimed that Ukraine could “fight and win all Ukraine back in their original form” and appreciated Kiev resistance.
Despite Trump’s optimism, the Kremlin was rejected by any proposal that Moscow was weakened. Peskov said, “Moscow will continue to ensure our security and interests and eliminate the main causes of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine,” he notes that the slow progress of Russian forces reflected strategic planning, not military insufficiency.
Russia to continue military operations
Peskov insisted that Russia had no alternative other than seeking its goals in Ukraine. “We continue our special military operation to ensure our interests and achieve goals,” said President Vladimir Putin, with reference to President Directives. “We do this for the present and for the future of our country. For many generations. That’s why we have no alternative.”
He stressed that Russian military actions were more intentional than signs of weakness and faced Trump’s proposal that the Russian forces fought aimlessly. “The idea that Ukraine can” get something back, from our point of view is a wrong point of speaking, “Peskov added.
The economy remains stable, says Kreml
Peskov replied to Trump’s claim that Russia was economically disappearing, and acknowledged some sector problems, but claimed that the overall economy was stable. “Russia keeps its macroeconomic stability,” he said. “Yes, Russia is experiencing tension and problems in various economies.”
Russia currently dominates about 19% of Ukrainian territory, according to an open source code quoted by Reuters. Peskov stressed that the advances in Moscow were calculated to minimize victims.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is intended to plan a meeting with American Secretary Marco Rubio to formally introduce Russia’s attitude.
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