Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election during remarks at the Valdai discussion forum in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday, his first public comments since Trump’s reelection.
The Russian leader said Trump’s “desire to rebuild relations with Russia” and end the war in Ukraine “deserves attention.” Putin indicated a willingness to speak with Trump, but he included a word of caution, saying that he did not necessarily know what would happen next.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election during remarks at the Valdai discussion forum in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday, his first public comments since Trump’s reelection.
The Russian leader said Trump’s “desire to rebuild relations with Russia” and end the war in Ukraine “deserves attention.” Putin indicated a willingness to speak with Trump, but he included a word of caution, saying that he did not necessarily know what would happen next.
Putin also praised Trump’s handling of his attempted assassination in July, describing him as a “real man,” adding that Trump had been “hounded by all sides” during the election campaign.
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