Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election win, praising him for his courage during an assassination attempt and expressing readiness for dialogue with the president-elect. Putin commended Trump for his comments on Ukraine and restoring relations with Russia. Trump had previously mentioned bringing peace to Ukraine in 24 hours if elected, but details were not provided. The Kremlin chief cautioned that he did not know what would happen next. Putin mentioned he was prepared to resume contacts and discussions if the Trump administration desired. Both Russia and Trump denied claims of collusion, with the latter being tough on Russia during his first term. The ongoing war in Ukraine is intensifying, with Putin outlining conditions for its end, including Ukraine abandoning its NATO ambitions. He accused the West of pushing the world towards a dangerous line by trying to defeat Russia strategically in Ukraine. Despite this, Putin reiterated Russia’s willingness to negotiate based on mutual legitimate interests, criticizing the West for not treating Russia as an equal partner since the Soviet Union’s fall. He stated that Russia was prepared to restore relations with the United States, with China being an ally. When asked about Kamala Harris’ warning that Putin would “eat Trump for lunch,” a Kremlin spokesman jokingly responded that Putin does not eat people.
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Putin compliments Trump and affirms Russia’s readiness for dialogue
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