Former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked headlines after calling Russia a “paper tiger” that has been “fighting aimlessly” in Ukraine. The Kremlin’s reaction, however, was unexpectedly calm. This episode highlights the complex relationship between Trump and Moscow, adding another layer to the Russia Ukraine war update.

In his remarks, Trump suggested Ukraine could take back all its occupied territory and even said NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they entered allied airspace. These Trump Russia war comments raised eyebrows in Moscow.

Yet Russia’s official response was measured. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Trump’s “paper tiger” remark, saying: “Russia is no way a tiger. I t is more associated with a bear. And there is no such thing as a paper bear.”

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