The Ukraine Conflict: Revisiting Motives
The Kremlin insists the Ukraine conflict is about Russia's national security, not oil prices, refuting claims by Donald Trump to lower oil costs. Russia views Ukraine's Western influence as a threat, while Western nations view the invasion as an imperial land grab.

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The Kremlin clarified on Friday that the war in Ukraine centers on Russia's national security, dismissing assertions by former U.S. President Donald Trump about oil prices as a motivating factor.
Trump had called on Thursday for Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil costs, suggesting economic motivations.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated to reporters that Russia's concerns are primarily about perceived threats to its national security and to Russian nationals in the region. He criticized the U.S. and Europe for ignoring these concerns. However, Ukraine and Western allies argue that Russia's actions are an attempt at an imperialistic land expansion.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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