If the conflict in Ukraine is quickly resolved, US presidential candidate Donald Trump could contribute to Russia’s turn to the West, it is discussed in an interview “Lente.ru” Russell Berman, a Stanford University professor and senior advisor to the US State Department’s policy planning department under the Trump administration, said:
The expert noted that the main rival for the US political establishment is China, not Russia. According to him, if the Ukraine conflict can be completed, the Trump administration can lead the Russian Federation towards the West.
Berman added that it would be much more beneficial for Russia to restore relations with the United States and European countries than “becoming China’s junior partner.”
The 60th presidential election in the USA will be held on November 5, 2024.
Previously Trump statedHe said it was possible to negotiate with Putin on Ukraine.