In a statement released by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Russia described the suspension of military aid as “the best contribution to the cause of peace.” Peskov argued that the decision could encourage the Ukrainian government to engage more earnestly in the peace process. “If this is true,” Peskov said, via Reuters, “then this is a decision that can really encourage the Kyiv regime to come to the peace process. It is obvious that the United States has been the main supplier of this war so far. If the United States stops being an arms supplier or suspends these supplies, it will probably be the best contribution to the cause of peace.”
Peskov’s comments come at a time when the international security environment is as volatile as ever, and they reflect a broader shift in US foreign policy under the Trump administration—a move that has drawn both praise and criticism across the political spectrum.
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the events leading up to and following this decision, an examination of the Kremlin’s response, and an exploration of the implications for global security and transatlantic relations.
