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Kremlin Rebukes Trump’s 'Paper Tiger' Remark, Ties Ukraine Deal to Better U.S.–Russia Relations

Moscow framed any Ukraine settlement as dependent on a reset with Washington.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov waits before the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Interim President of the Republic of Mali Assimi Goita at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025. Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Russian President Vladimir Putin faces growing frustration from the United States for refusing to halt his offensive in Ukraine

Overview

  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state-run TASS that Russia is traditionally a bear, quipping there are no "paper bears."
  • Peskov said Vladimir Putin appreciates President Trump’s stated willingness to find a solution and claimed a settlement would coincide with revived bilateral ties.
  • He accused Trump of pushing pricier American oil and gas as Trump urges Europe to cut off Russian energy supplies.
  • Trump has pressed European allies to end imports of Russian oil and gas and said the U.S. would follow their lead on tougher sanctions toward China.
  • In a Truth Social post, Trump called Russia a "paper tiger" and asserted Ukraine could reclaim all occupied territory with support from European NATO allies.