Diverging Views: Russia Concurs with Zelensky, Acknowledging Trump's Limitations in Ending the Russia-Ukraine War Swiftly

As reported by Keir Simmons, Yuliya Talmazan, and Natasha Lebedeva, the Kremlin's spokesperson commented on the upcoming U.S. elections, stating that Putin prefers a president who is "more constructive" toward Russia and values dialogue. Dmitry Peskov mentioned that Putin is willing to work with anyone understanding the need for caution and considering Russia's concerns. While not specifically naming President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump, Peskov highlighted concerns about the complexity of ending the war in Ukraine and accused the U.S. and the West of prolonging the conflict by sending conflicting messages to Kyiv.