Kremlin's bid to charm Trump with Moscow skyscraper plan
The Kremlin is attempting to gain the favour of the U.S. President through various means. One such effort is the proposal to construct Trump Tower. This 150-storey building would be erected in Moscow's business district. Commentators note that the investment proposal had surfaced years ago.
What do you need to know?
- The Kremlin viewed the proposal to build Trump Tower in Moscow as a way to improve relations with the U.S. after Donald Trump was elected president.
- The project included a 150-storey skyscraper, and Trump was to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony.
- The current status of the proposal is uncertain, but Moscow city hall has expressed interest in the project.
Will the Kremlin build Trump Tower in Moscow?
According to reports from "The Moscow Times," Russian officials are considering reviving plans to build Trump Tower in Moscow.
The project would involve the construction of a 150-storey skyscraper in the capital's business district, with Donald Trump intended to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony. The aim was to capture Trump's attention and improve relations between Russia and the U.S.
Following Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, Russian officials and major companies were tasked with preparing proposals to resume cooperation with the United States. Special emphasis was given to ideas that might intrigue Trump. Russian companies such as Rosneft, Rosatom, and Polyus Gold, which are under U.S. sanctions, participated in planning.
Return to a project from years ago
The initial plans to build Trump Tower in Moscow emerged in 2013, when Trump proposed constructing a 58-storey skyscraper. The project didn't materialize, but in 2015, Felix Sater, an American developer with Russian roots, attempted to revive it. The project was halted again after Trump's presidential campaign commenced.
The proposed Trump Tower in Moscow was to feature 250 luxury apartments, a 15-storey hotel with 150 rooms, a spa, office space, a fitness centre, and a luxurious parking area.
Trump on relations with Russia and Ukraine
Donald Trump announced on April 21st that Russia and Ukraine could reach an agreement to end the war "this week". Trump suggested that if steps towards peace are not made, Washington might consider stepping back from efforts to support peace talks.
"Both countries will then start doing big business with the U.S., which is flourishing, and they will make a fortune," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
