Der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin hält im Kreml ein Treffen mit dem Sondergesandten des Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika Steve Witkoff und Trump-Schwiegersohn Jared Kushner über den Krieg zwischen der Ukraine und Russland ab.
1880 x 1160 px | 31,8 x 19,6 cm | 12,5 x 7,7 inches | 150dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
2. Dezember 2025
Ort:
Kremlin, Moscow,russia
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As Moscow prepares for possible negotiations with Washington aimed at ending its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is seeking a far more ambitious outcome than a mere ceasefire: a global reordering of spheres of influence. In the Kremlin’s view, such an agreement would effectively mean U.S. recognition of Russian dominance in the post-Soviet space — including Ukraine — and, to some extent, an acknowledgment of its influence in Europe. To secure that goal, the Kremlin is now scouring for incentives it believes can catch and hold President Donald Trump’s attention, ranging from rare earths deals and geopolitical leverage in Iran and North Korea to a long-dreamed-of Trump Tower in Moscow. Five current Russian government officials, including two diplomats, three sources close to the Kremlin and employees of three major state-owned companies confirmed this to The Moscow Times, all speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. “The main thing is that they [the Americans] don't interfere in our affairs and don't tell us how to live, ” said a senior Russian official familiar with the Kremlin’s negotiating logic. “That they don’t hinder us in doing what we are doing.” Some in Moscow also envision symbolic gestures of recognition as part of a potential agreement, such as President Vladimir Putin visiting Washington and meeting Trump in the White House. “If our boss [Putin] occasionally comes to Washington to meet with Trump — that would also be nice, ” a current government official said. Still, officials acknowledge that the era of major summits like those during the Cold War or the early post-Soviet years is over. “It’s hard to count on that now, ” the government official said. Searching for leverage The Kremlin, recognizing the limitations of its negotiating position, has tasked officials and experts with analyzing and identifying all possible incentives that could grab Trump’s interest and keep the talks from narrowing to a limited agenda
