Russia. Trump. What now?
Many Americans HAVE found convicted felon, adjudicated sex abuser, malignant narcissist/pathological liar, and career criminal, (twice imperfectly impeached, 30,000+ lies told to American citizens as POTUS45), Donald Trump... winning the 2024 election, BEING curious, if not, SEVERELY Bizarre.
Matt Gaetz for AG? Then he resigned Congress. Well, on that latter part, Yay!
Some very bizarre Trump nominations for his "administration". Look, you CAN put unqualified or even stupid people in charge, but that burdens all those beneath them. Our government deserves better. As do we all.
Janes: North Korea - The hardest OSINT environment? (audio 46mins)
Oh, by the way...Blast from the past...2023:
Medvedev suggests that Elon Musk launch campaign to amend US ConstitutionMany of us feel there is something untoward going on, but we can't put our fingers on it. DOJ, SCOTUS and Congress have repeatedly let America down on curbing or putting away a convicted criminal, twice impeached (crippled by the MaGA GOP as it was), Donald Trump. Autocracy and autocratic methodology seems to have a maze-like path through democracy toward crumbling it from the inside, deluding those who have traditionally and historically stood against it (like the GOP, the once and no longer "Grand Old Party").
We will find out what happened years, or decades later. But we're in dire straits, NOW.
So then, what is this?
Kefkaroth Sephka with 88 followers, is an odd account. Russian disinfo? Or sharing something we should know?
Interesting?
Analysis of Russian presidential aide and Chairman or the Russian Maritime Collegium Nikolai Patrushev said Trump owes after winning the US elections.
Patrushev: "Trump relied on forces to which he has obligations."
Speaking with the Kommersant newspaper, Nikolai Patrushev said:
"And as a responsible person, he will be obliged to fulfill them."
Which is a compliment in rhetoric that indicates he's not critiquing or denigrating Trump, but reminding him, praising him. Thus he's talking about Russian influence, not anti-Russian American, or world power influences aligned against Russia.
This is disturbing.
What is Kommersant? Kommersant (Коммерсантъ) is a prominent Russian newspaper known for its in-depth reporting on business, politics, and international affairs. It was founded in 1989 and is one of Russia’s oldest and most respected private publications. Kommersant is well-regarded for its coverage of the Russian government and global events and is considered to have a relatively balanced perspective, though it operates under certain constraints common to Russian media. The paper publishes a wide array of content, including investigative journalism, economic reports, political analysis, and interviews with Russian and international figures. Its tone and quality are often comparable to major Western business and political publications.
Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, recent statement that Donald Trump owes "obligations" to certain "forces" after his 2024 U.S. election victory are widely seen as suggesting that Trump's success was bolstered by influential groups within the U.S. to which he might feel indebted. This implication aligns with Russian critiques of American politics, particularly around the influence of elite or interest groups shaping U.S. policy.
However, Patrushev did not specify which "forces" he was referring to, leaving room for speculation and interpretation, particularly among analysts who often interpret these statements as part of Russia's broader narrative criticizing Western democracies and their leadership dynamics. Patrushev has frequently suggested that U.S. leaders, including Trump, are beholden to powerful domestic influences, which he views as detrimental to global stability.
For further context on this statement and how it fits into Russia's ongoing critique of the U.S., see sources like EADaily, The New Republic, and others reporting on recent Russian official statements.
How is this not about Russian forces helping Trump get elected?
We know Putin finds Trump as many of us do with reality in our eyes and ears as a cheap criminal who sows chaos and corrupts all he comes into contact with. But Putin loves to sow chaos in Western democracies. It aids his efforts in a force multiply dynamic.
Patrushev’s comments did not specifically state that Russian forces assisted Trump in getting elected in 2024, but rather vaguely suggested that Trump “relied on forces” and now has “obligations” to them. This phrase could be interpreted in different ways, but Patrushev's language aligns with a broader Russian critique of American political dynamics, implying that Trump, like other U.S. leaders, may owe favors to influential groups within the U.S. itself.
To be clear, Russian officials often frame U.S. politics as heavily influenced by powerful domestic interests—be it corporate elites, political lobbies, or other internal actors. By using the term “forces,” Patrushev may be pointing toward these internal influences rather than suggesting Russian intervention. This is consistent with Russia's recent narrative, which downplays its own role in U.S. elections while casting doubt on the independence of American leaders due to their reliance on domestic power groups.
Without a direct accusation or evidence, Patrushev’s comments remain speculative. Or do they? While this could provoke interpretations about Russian interference, the statement’s ambiguity suggests it’s more a part of Russia’s rhetorical stance rather than an admission of direct involvement.
But this also sounds very much like a mafia-style, indirect threat which would also fit Russian government style.
Patrushev’s language can also and easily be interpreted as carrying an implicit, even “mafia-style” tone, something often observed in Russian diplomatic rhetoric. Russian officials sometimes use vague but pointed language, leaving their statements open to interpretation while signaling a message that may seem menacing or suggestive of influence. In this case, Patrushev’s comment that Trump “relied on forces” to whom he “has obligations” sounds intentionally ambiguous, which leaves room for multiple interpretations, including one that hints at an indirect warning.
This style aligns with broader Russian messaging that often critiques Western politics as being influenced by powerful interests, while subtly implying that Russian knowledge of such influence could affect future relations. Patrushev’s comments might be designed to foster uncertainty about who holds sway over U.S. leaders like Trump, while also subtly conveying that Russia has insight—and perhaps leverage—regarding these dynamics.
That's very Russian from a country who are experts in long-term efforts against their enemies, and in cloaking reality in obfuscation and distraction.
Russian officials have used similar language in the past to suggest that Western leaders are not fully autonomous and may owe their positions to certain interest groups, subtly casting doubt on their independence. This rhetorical style can serve multiple functions: distancing Russia from accusations of interference, casting aspersions on Western political systems, and creating a sense of strategic ambiguity that can be read as a veiled warning or signal to other nations.
In this case, it’s reasonable to view Patrushev’s statements as potentially serving these dual purposes: as part of a long-standing critique of U.S. politics and as a reminder of Russian awareness and potential influence in global affairs.
Telling the Kommersant newspaper, Nikolai Patrushev said:
"And as a responsible person, he will be oblighed to fulfill them", which is a compliment in rhetoric that indicates he's not critiquing Trump, but praising him. Thus he's talking about Russian influence, not anti-Russian American or world power influences aligned against Russia.
This is disturbing.
The additional context from Patrushev’s statement to Kommersant—that Trump, “as a responsible person, will be obliged to fulfill” his obligations—does indeed shift the tone. Instead of sounding critical or cautionary, this phrasing can be read as supportive, suggesting that Trump’s responsibilities are aligned with groups Patrushev views favorably. Such language could imply Russian influence or expectations of Trump, especially if Patrushev is indicating he trusts Trump to fulfill obligations that benefit Russian interests or are aligned with Russia’s geopolitical goals.
This interpretation aligns with a broader Russian diplomatic approach that often uses indirect language to signal shared interests or mutual understanding with foreign leaders. If Patrushev is indeed hinting at Trump being "obliged" to Russia or Russia-aligned groups, it would reflect a complex dynamic.
While Russia has officially denied interference in U.S. elections, Russian officials have sometimes hinted at understanding or even approval of Trump’s policy directions that align with Russian interests, such as questioning NATO’s role or opposing certain sanctions. We know, American intelligence community has clearly stated that Russia, China, and Iran specifically have interfered in our 2024 election in various ways.
- As the U.S. election nears, Russia, Iran and China step up influence efforts
- FBI reports new hoax videos, after warnings that Russia is trying to undermine election
These statements certainly could be disturbing, as they imply a confidence that Trump, even as a U.S. president, might prioritize commitments aligned with Russian interests. Such confidence could be interpreted as Russia expecting that Trump’s actions will favor or accommodate Russia if he follows through on these so-called “obligations.” This perception can lead to concerns about foreign influence on U.S. leadership, especially given the ambiguous but suggestive rhetoric Patrushev employs.
