Putin does not trust Trump, but he hopes that, at least with Harris, the status quo will be preserved in Ukraine, which benefits Moscow. Politico writes about this.
According to the newspaper, the Kremlin does not place its hopes on Trump as before. Although the Republican candidate admires Putin and promises to end the war in Ukraine, Moscow doubts his commitment. Last time, Trump failed to fulfill his promises to improve relations and lift sanctions.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin believes Harris can maintain the status quo, which Moscow believes is gradually working to its advantage.
