William E. Pomeranz

2 months ago | wilsoncenter.org | Maxim Trudolyubov |Izabella Tabarovsky |Michael Kimmage |William E. Pomeranz

In Moscow, life continues with an air of striking normalcy. US President Donald Trump’s calls to resolve the Russo-Ukrainian war do not evoke urgency or a rush to compromise. Instead, the Kremlin and Russia’s elites see an opportunity in Trump’s push for a settlement—one that allows them to maximize their gains while he remains preoccupied with reshaping US foreign policy and as America’s allies appear uncertain and fatigued.