The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is closely monitoring the formation of US President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term administration but emphasized that it is not a priority at this stage.
“We are certainly monitoring this, but believe me, this is not our top priority. It is too early to talk about anything right now,” Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow.
Peskov also denied any ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin, asserting that it is premature to speculate about any changes during Trump’s second term, including the potential removal of obstacles to the normal operation of the UN headquarters.
“This is not the only question that can be put to the American side. The agenda of irritating issues between Moscow and Washington is so extensive that it would be wrong to single out one issue as a priority,” Peskov added, indicating that several contentious issues exist between Russia and the US that are yet to be resolved.
As the Trump administration moves closer to taking office on January 20, 2025, several key cabinet members have been named for the new term. Among them, Marco Rubio has been selected to serve as Secretary of State, and Pete Hegseth will become the new Secretary of Defense.
While the formation of Trump’s cabinet continues, the Kremlin’s primary focus remains on the broader set of challenges in US-Russia relations, with no immediate breakthrough expected.
