Putin congratulates Trump on election win and signals readiness for dialogue
dw.com — November 8, 2024, 05:01 AM UTC
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and expressed readiness for dialogue. Putin noted Trump's comments on Ukraine and improving U.S.-Russia relations as significant.
Trump, who has criticized U.S. aid to Ukraine, stated he is open to discussions. He recently spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who described their call as "excellent."
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine amid concerns about future aid under Trump. He rejected any concessions to Russia, calling them unacceptable for Ukraine and Europe.
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