Putin's Minister Says There's 1 Key Difference In The Trump Administration When It Comes To Ukraine

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : "President Trump has acknowledged that reality, and I think it's been a huge step forward that the entire world is acknowledging that reality.
50% : "Trump also expressed his sympathy for Russia last week, saying he could "understand their feeling" about Ukraine's wish to join Nato because "Russia has somebody right on their doorstep".Putin has blamed Ukraine's desire to move closer to the west and join the North Atlantic defence organisation to justify his land grab ever since his invasion.
43% : "When Trump becomes president and formally articulates his position on the Ukraine issue, we will, of course, consider it," Lavrov said, according to Reuters news agency.
34% : This has sparked fears Trump may push Kyiv to cede occupied territory to Moscow, even though this was once a red line for Ukraine and its allies - including the US.
30% : Trump has already said he wants to meet with Putin "very quickly" once he's in office, although the Kremlin has been much more aloof with its response, reminding journalists that there "are still no specifics" about other potential meetings last week.

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