Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. election, praising him for his courage during an assassination attempt and expressing readiness for dialogue. Putin highlighted Trump’s remarks on restoring relations with Russia and ending the crisis in Ukraine. He expressed willingness to resume contacts and discussions with the new administration if they desired. The Russian president dismissed claims of Trump being a Russian agent and collusion in the 2016 election, as well as denied allegations of Russian interference in subsequent elections.
Putin outlined his terms for ending the conflict in Ukraine, including dropping NATO ambitions and withdrawing troops from disputed regions. He criticized Western leaders for pushing the world towards a dangerous line with their actions in Ukraine. Putin emphasized readiness for negotiations while reminding the West of Russia’s role as an equal partner. He also mentioned China as Russia’s ally and dismissed Kamala Harris’ warning that he would “eat Trump for lunch.”
Overall, Putin’s remarks signaled openness to dialogue with the United States under the new administration while reiterating Russia’s position on key issues such as Ukraine. The Russian president emphasized the importance of recognizing mutual interests and restoring equal partnerships in international relations.
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