In the aftermath of the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the Kremlin has clarified that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not reached out to the Republican U.S. presidential candidate. Additionally, there are no plans for such communication in the near future.
When asked about potential security enhancements for Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confidently stated that the Russian leader already enjoys robust protection. He emphasized, “Security is already strengthened for obvious reasons, regardless of incidents.”
Interestingly, while the Kremlin absolves the U.S. administration of direct responsibility for Saturday’s attack on Trump, it accuses Biden’s team of creating an atmosphere that provoked such an incident.
This stance aligns with some Republican allies who quickly blamed Biden for the security lapse. And as law enforcement continues to investigate the motive, the incident has sparked intense debate about political security in the U.S.
Despite these recent tensions, it’s worth noting that Putin praised President Biden earlier this year. In a surprising twist, he suggested that Biden’s re-election could be preferable for Moscow, describing him as “a more experienced, predictable person” and “a politician of the old school.”
In contrast, Putin characterized Trump as a “non-systemic politician” with unique views on U.S. relations with allies, hinting at past tensions. However, he maintained a diplomatic stance stating he would work with any U.S. president chosen by the American people.
Trump has faced sharp criticism from the opposition for being soft on Russia. During an election campaign, he said that if NATO allies did not meet their defense spending, he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want”.
With inputs from Reuters
