Kremlin revives plan for Trump Tower in Moscow: A 150‑story pitch
The Kremlin is attempting to win over the U.S. President through various strategies. One such initiative is the proposal to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. This 150-story building would be located in the city's business district. Commentators note that this investment proposal has been around for several years.
What do you need to know?
- The Kremlin considered the proposal to build Trump Tower in Moscow as a strategy to improve relations with the U.S. following Donald Trump's election as president.
- The project included a 150-story skyscraper, with Trump expected to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony.
- The current status of the proposal is unclear, but Moscow city hall has shown 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 a Trump Tower in Moscow.
The project would entail constructing a 150-story skyscraper in the capital's business district, with Donald Trump scheduled 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 for renewing cooperation with the United States. Emphasis was placed on ideas that might appeal to Trump. Russian companies like Rosneft, Rosatom, and Polyus Gold, which are under U.S. sanctions, were involved in these plans.
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-story skyscraper. This project did not materialize, but in 2015, Felix Sater, an American developer of Russian origin, attempted to revive it. The project was once again halted when Trump's presidential campaign began.
The proposed Trump Tower in Moscow was to feature 250 luxury apartments, a 15-story hotel with 150 rooms, a spa, office space, a fitness center, and a high-end parking area.
Trump on relations with Russia and Ukraine
On April 21st, Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine could potentially reach an agreement to end the war "this week." He suggested that if steps towards peace are not taken, Washington might withdraw its efforts to support the peace talks.
