As just one example, #Russian political analyst #Marat_Bashirov wrote about the anticipated statement from President #Trump regarding #Russia and the possible reaction of the #Russian leadership:

"Any escalation in #Ukraine suits us — that's just how we are. It's our mentality. We need an external push, a provocation, to cross yet another moral line. Yes, it's a pity about #Kyiv, a pity about other cities, but if the choice is between our cities or theirs – the choice is obvious.