Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, calling him “courageous” and expressing his readiness to hold discussions with him.
Speaking at the Valdai forum in Sochi, Putin said, “I take this opportunity to congratulate him” and confirmed he was open to talks with Trump..
Putin had previously expressed a preference for Joe Biden or Kamala Harris in the White House but acknowledged Trump’s anti-establishment stance and the impact he has had on American and global politics.
The Kremlin has denied accusations of interfering in the 2016 presidential election to support Trump..
Putin also praised Trump’s handling of an assassination attempt earlier this year, describing him as a “courageous person” who revealed his true character in extraordinary circumstances..
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