MOSCOW, August 28. /TASS/. The US seeks to persuade Ukraine to make concessions to resolve the conflict with Russia; experts highlight the potential impact of new US tariffs on India; and the EU ramps up support for the Moldovan leadership ahead of parliamentary elections. These stories topped Thursday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.
Washington is trying to encourage Kiev to reach an agreement with Russia. Notably, the US has enough tools to exert pressure on Ukraine, said experts interviewed by Izvestia.
US President Donald Trump’s efforts to avoid new sanctions on Russia are having a positive impact on the negotiation process, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted. It seems Russian President Vladimir Putin has explained to his US counterpart that it’s pointless to pressure Moscow, Diplomatic Academy Vice Principal Oleg Karpovich believes. "Moreover, the threats of secondary sanctions against Moscow’s partners have brought India and China closer together, and fueled anti-American sentiment in the countries of the Global South," the expert added.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also outlined the desired timeframe for resolving the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East: US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff said that it’s expected to be done by the end of the year. By setting a timeframe, Trump seeks to project the image of a peacemaker and a strong leader in order to impress his voters. His other statements make it clear that he has realized how complex the underlying causes of the Ukraine conflict are, Karpovich pointed out.
