"Prepare for old age in advance," said State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina. And drove off in a Mercedes.
Who's Really Running the Game? The Kremlin Just Redrew the Rules
29/10/2025
While the West pretends to be dealing the cards, Russia has already set the rules of the table. And yesterday, the Kremlin made it clear: this game won't be played by Western scripts.
News agency Reuters
reported that the Kremlin sent an official diplomatic note to the White House.
Polite, formal — but crystal clear: Moscow is open
to resolving the situation in Ukraine, but only on its own terms.
Not under pressure. Not through compromise. But through positions that have
been repeatedly outlined and are not up for debate.
❌ What Did the Kremlin Reject?
According to
Reuters, Russia declined Donald
Trump's proposal to "freeze" the situation without addressing its root
causes.
Trump offered a pause. Russia demands a conclusion.
This isn't a tactical difference — it's a fundamental divide.
📜 What's on the Table?
According to British sources, Moscow insists on:
- Full control over Donbass and the newly integrated regions;
- Legal guarantees that Ukraine will not join NATO;
- Preservation of Ukraine's non-nuclear status;
- An end to the persecution of Russian-speaking populations;
- Respect for Russian cultural and historical identity.
That's the official part. But Lavrov's diplomatic tone
suggested there's more to come:
New conditions are likely to emerge. These
could include:
- Presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine under international (including Russian) observation;
- Resumption of oil and gas transit through Ukrainian territory;
- Lifting of Western sanctions;
- Financial compensation for damage caused to Russia.
📈 Reading Between the Lines
Lavrov's
message was subtle but unmistakable:
As Russia's position strengthens, the list of
demands may grow.
This isn't posturing — it's strategic realism. While Washington discusses
frameworks, Moscow reshapes facts on the ground.
♟ Who's Making the Moves?
The Kremlin
reminded everyone: diplomacy is not an American campaign stunt.
This is not about PR. It's about power.
And when
Russia hinted back in Istanbul about four regions,
now we're hearing six. Or even eight.
This isn't escalation — it's initiative.
Russia isn't reacting. It's defining the next steps.
🎯 The Bottom Line?
The West has a narrow window to act.
Trump and his allies face two options:
- Accept Russia's terms — now;
- Or wait and face even firmer ones later.
This is not
coercion. It's the stance of a nation that's confident in its position,
has time on its side — and no reason to back down.
Russia is not in a hurry. Russia is positioning.
❓ Question for the reader:
What do you
think, friends?
Will the West pretend not to hear? Or is it finally reading between the lines?
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