Russian hardliners are turning against President Trump following his military strike on Iran, with nationalist figures demanding Moscow abandon peace talks and intensify fighting in Ukraine. Once hopeful that Trump's transactional approach might benefit Moscow, figures like Konstantin Malofeyev and war blogger Colonel Cassad now view him as an unpredictable threat systematically targeting Russia's allies.

Trump's Iran action has shattered illusions among Russian hawks who previously saw him as a potential partner. Prominent voices like Alexander Dugin warn that if Iran falls, Russia could be next on Washington's target list. The Kremlin maintains a more cautious stance, condemning U.S. actions while avoiding direct criticism of Trump and continuing peace negotiations despite uncertainty about timing.

Russian analysts see potential silver linings from the Iran crisis, including higher oil prices that could help Moscow's strained budget and reduced U.S. attention to Ukraine if Middle East tensions persist. However, the harsh rhetoric from hawks reflects genuine concern about an increasingly aggressive U.S. president weakening Moscow's global influence while Russia remains bogged down in Ukraine. The shift marks a dramatic reversal from early optimism about Trump's return to power.