Putin congratulates Trump on election win and signals openness to discuss Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his 2024 election victory and praised his response to an assassination attempt. Putin expressed readiness for dialogue with Trump, highlighting his comments on restoring relations with Russia and addressing the Ukraine crisis.
Putin noted that Trump faced significant challenges during the election and acknowledged his desire to improve ties with Russia. He stated that Trump's remarks about resolving the Ukrainian conflict were worth considering.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also congratulated Trump, expressing appreciation for his "peace through strength" approach. Zelenskyy believes this principle could help achieve peace in Ukraine.