Russian President Vladimir Putin has sounded the alarm over potential attempts to derail the recently rekindled dialogue between Moscow and Washington, warning that certain Western elites remain invested in sustaining global instability. His remarks come as Russia and the United States, under the administration of President Donald Trump, have begun the delicate process of re-establishing diplomatic and economic ties that had been nearly non-existent during Joe Biden’s presidency.

For the first time in years, Moscow and Washington have initiated high-level discussions aimed at resolving longstanding geopolitical tensions, most notably the Ukraine conflict. Earlier this month, a high-ranking delegation from both nations met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to explore potential pathways toward conflict resolution and the restoration of bilateral ties. The outcome of these talks signaled a willingness from both sides to engage in meaningful negotiations, raising hopes for de-escalation in Europe and broader cooperation on global security.

Speaking at a meeting of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) board on February 27, Putin expressed cautious optimism regarding the ongoing talks, crediting the Trump administration for its pragmatic and realistic approach to international relations. However, he also warned of forces within Western power structures that would seek to undermine this diplomatic progress.

“We realize that not everyone is happy to see Russia-US contacts resume,” Putin stated. “A portion of Western elites are still committed to maintaining instability in the world, and these forces will try to disrupt or compromise the newly resumed dialogue.”

Putin’s warning underscores........

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