There has been no official response from Moscow yet regarding Donald Trump’s remarks, though one may emerge later. However, it is unlikely the Kremlin will express alarm. Historically, President Vladimir Putin does not respond favorably to threats or ultimatums.

What stands out this morning is a piece in the pro-Kremlin newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets, which turns the criticism back on Trump. It accuses him of failing to prevent Ukraine from targeting Russian energy sites. The article asserts that agreements made at the presidential level under Trump “hold little value,” adding that while Moscow is open to negotiations, Trump is failing to assert his influence over NATO and Kyiv.

This is an unusual critique of Trump in Russian media, where he is typically portrayed favorably. The article concludes with a stark warning: “If diplomacy fails to advance peace, military actions will dictate the outcome. Putin has made his move—now, the world waits for Trump’s response.”

A word of caution is warranted. Trump’s positions are known to shift drastically from one day to the next. This unpredictability makes real-time analysis difficult—not just for observers, but possibly for the Kremlin as well.