Chinese Analysts Praise Putin’s Silent Strategy Amid US Pressure

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave no immediate reaction after US President Donald Trump unexpectedly reduced the deadline of his ultimatum to Moscow — from 50 to just 10 days. The surprising move and the Kremlin’s composed response were highlighted in a new Baijiahao commentary from China. China Notes Russia’s “Calm and Tough” Behavior The authors observed that the global community had been waiting anxiously to see how Putin would respond to Trump’s escalating pressure. Instead of delivering a statement himself, the Russian president let Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov speak on his behalf. Peskov remarked only that Moscow had “taken note of US rhetoric.” "Faced with the ultimatum, Russia behaved calmly and firmly," the Chinese outlet noted, calling the silence a calculated strategic signal from Putin.