Putin congratulates Trump on election victory in first public remarks on US vote
castanet.net — November 7, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC
President Vladimir Putin publicly congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, marking his first comments on the U.S. election results. This occurred during an international forum in Sochi on November 7, 2024.
Putin noted Trump's interest in improving relations with Russia and addressing the Ukrainian crisis. The Kremlin previously expressed interest in Trump's claim to negotiate an end to the conflict quickly but is awaiting specific actions.
When asked about expectations for Trump's second term, Putin stated he had no clear insights and emphasized that Trump's future decisions are his own.
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