The Russian presidential aide bluntly stated: The U.S. has not contacted Russia to coordinate issues concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia's Presidential Aide Directly Exposes the U.S.

Russia's presidential aide Ushakov stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for Russia. He also commented on Trump’s proposal to European nations—suggesting the EU should independently resolve the issue of blocked passage through the strait, including by engaging countries friendly with Tehran as mediators. Ushakov pointed out, “On this issue, no one has contacted us—meaning the Americans.”

Russia’s position is clear:

1. Avoid being dragged into conflict by the U.S., while ensuring its own maritime security — emphasizing “the strait remains open for Russia,” signaling that Russia’s Persian Gulf shipping is not directly affected by the current U.S.-Iran confrontation.

2. Distance itself from the U.S. approach of shifting blame onto Europe—neither accepting Washington’s implied request for mediation nor actively escalating tensions.

3. Russia’s simple statement, “The Americans didn’t reach out to us,” directly exposes that the U.S. never genuinely sought Russian coordination; instead, it was primarily an internal political message and an external attempt to deflect responsibility.

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