We are ready. The Kremlin hinted at negotiations between the USA and Russia
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We are ready. The Kremlin hinted at negotiations between the USA and Russia

Moscow is interested in Trump's plans
Source:  online.ua

The team of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claims that it is ready to listen to the proposals of the new head of the White House, Donald Trump, regarding the end of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • The Kremlin declared its readiness to listen to the proposals of the Trump administration.
  • Trump is considering various plans to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
  • It is predicted that Trump will not offer Putin what he wants in Ukraine.

Moscow is interested in Trump's plans

Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Serhii Ryabkov made a statement on this occasion.

According to him, the Kremlin is allegedly "unconditionally" ready to listen to the proposals of the newly elected US president.

If there are any signals from the American side that they have ideas on how to move forward in the plane of settlement, and not in the plane of further pumping up the Kyiv regime with all kinds of aid in the expectation that in the end this will lead to the same strategic defeat of Moscow, then we , no doubt, we will do our best to analyze it and come up with an answer... — Serhiy Ryabkov said.

In addition, the representative of Vladimir Putin's team added that there cannot be a simple solution to this problem or to these problems "related to what is happening in and around Ukraine".

What is Trump really up to?

According to journalists, the new head of the White House is currently considering several plans to end the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

For example, one of them provides for a temporary ceasefire along the current battle lines.

It is also indicated that Ukraine will be able to receive further Western arms supplies only if it enters into peace negotiations with Russia.

Despite the fact that Volodymyr Zelenskyi's administration will definitely not like such an idea, it will also not be able to satisfy the Kremlin.

For Putin, this is a very bad scenario. Putin does not need territory. He needs Ukraine, said Tetyana Stanova, a senior researcher at the Carnegie Russia-Eurasia Center.

She also predicted that the Republican leader will never offer Putin what he wants in Ukraine.

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Rheinmetall will build a third military plant in Ukraine — which one

Papperger
Source:  DW

German defense concern Rheinmetall plans to build three military factories in Ukraine. This will happen regardless of whether there is a war in Ukraine or not.

Points of attention

  • Rheinmetall, a German defense concern, is set to build a third military plant in Ukraine for the production of anti-aircraft systems.
  • The company remains committed to expanding its operations in Ukraine, showcasing a strategic partnership with the country's Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Industry.
  • Ukraine's growing army strength has made it an appealing partner for international defense companies like Rheinmetall.

Rheinmetall to build a plant in Ukraine to produce anti-aircraft systems

This was stated by the CEO of the concern, Armin Papperger, during the Munich Security Conference.

We keep our word. Our strategy is to build three factories in Ukraine, and this does not depend on whether there is a war or not.

Armin Papperger

Armin Papperger

CEO of Rheinmetall

He also clarified what exactly these factories will produce and noted that the first factory has already been built.

We are satisfied with the cooperation. The first plant to start operating in Ukraine was a plant for repairing equipment, now an ammunition production plant is being built, and the third one we would like to build is a plant for producing anti-aircraft systems.

Papperger also added that despite the fact that the process of cooperation between the concern in Ukraine is taking place more slowly than in Europe, cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry of Ukraine is developing well.

In addition, he noted the active participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in decision-making and promoting progress.

Recall, in November 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Rheinmetall was completing the construction of a second plant in Ukraine. Although, as Papperger clarified in an interview today, it will only be operational in 2026, as there were delays.

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