Putin congratulates Trump on election win and signals readiness for dialogue
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and expressed readiness to restore relations with the U.S. under Trump's administration. Putin highlighted Trump's courage during a campaign incident and noted Trump's comments about improving ties with Russia.
Putin stated he is open to dialogue and would welcome a meeting if Trump initiated it. He emphasized that the U.S. should consider mutual interests in negotiations, while also criticizing Western leaders for their approach to Russia.
The situation in Ukraine remains tense, with Putin reiterating his conditions for peace, including Ukraine's NATO ambitions and territorial claims. He claimed that Russia is prepared for negotiations but criticized the West for not treating Russia as an equal partner.