Following last week’s US-Russia talks, the mood in Moscow suggests many are beginning to think about what a post-war reality might look likeAfter three years of war and western isolation, Russians are starting to hope that the recent flurry of US-Russia diplomacy could offer a path to peace in Ukraine – and restore the sense of normality lost when their leader sent tanks across the Ukrainian border.Last Tuesday’s US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia have sent the country’s propagandists and political establishment into euphoria, celebrating what they see as a real chance of achieving Russia’s goals in the war at the expense of Ukraine and its European allies, which have been sidelined from discussing the future of the invaded country. Continue reading...
Russians are hopeful that recent US-Russia peace talks could lead to an end to the war in Ukraine, with 61% of those surveyed supporting peace negotiations. The US, under President Trump, is exploring lifting sanctions and reviving economic ties. While Russian media speculate about the return of Western brands, European leaders oppose sanctions relief, and companies have not indicated plans to return. Many Russian cities have replaced Western brands with local imitations. Moscow remains uncertain about welcoming back Western businesses, with some viewing it as a sign of reintegration into the global community, while others see it as driven by profit motives.
