10:12 pm, Saturday, 4 October 2025

Kremlin shrugs off ‘paper tiger’ jab, praises Trump’s Ukraine “peace” push

Sarakhon Report

Muted response from Moscow

The Kremlin downplayed a “paper tiger” remark, saying it still values Donald Trump’s stated efforts to broker peace in Ukraine. Officials avoided escalation while projecting openness to talks.

Signals amid war diplomacy

The statement comes as battlefield dynamics remain fluid and sanctions endure. Analysts said Moscow’s tone aims to keep diplomatic doors ajar while testing U.S. messaging at the UN week.

06:33:24 pm, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Kremlin shrugs off ‘paper tiger’ jab, praises Trump’s Ukraine “peace” push

06:33:24 pm, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Muted response from Moscow

The Kremlin downplayed a “paper tiger” remark, saying it still values Donald Trump’s stated efforts to broker peace in Ukraine. Officials avoided escalation while projecting openness to talks.

Signals amid war diplomacy

The statement comes as battlefield dynamics remain fluid and sanctions endure. Analysts said Moscow’s tone aims to keep diplomatic doors ajar while testing U.S. messaging at the UN week.