Putin congratulates Trump on election win in first public remarks on US vote

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, marking his first public comment on the U.S. election results. This statement was made during an international forum in Sochi. Putin acknowledged Trump's desire to improve relations with Russia and address the Ukrainian crisis. However, he noted that the Kremlin will wait for specific actions from the new U.S. administration. The Kremlin maintains a cautious stance, viewing the U.S. as "unfriendly" and emphasizing that relations are at a historic low. Putin expressed uncertainty about what to expect from Trump's second term, highlighting past sanctions imposed during Trump's first presidency.