Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (File picture by Alexander NEMENOV / Agence France-Presse)
MOSCOW, Russia (Up to date) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mentioned he was “prepared” to carry discussions with “brave” Donald Trump, as he congratulated him on his victory within the US presidential election.
“I take this chance to congratulate him,” Putin mentioned in remarks to the Valdai discussion board within the southern metropolis of Sochi.
Requested whether or not he was open to holding talks with Trump, the Russian chief mentioned: “Prepared.”
Forward of the US vote, Putin had publicly mentioned he would favor to see Joe Biden, after which Kamala Harris, within the White Home, when requested which candidate may be greatest for Russia.
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However Moscow has lengthy been seen as welcoming Trump’s anti-establishment credentials and the chaos he has injected into American and world politics.
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Moscow was broadly accused of interfering within the 2016 presidential election to spice up Trump’s marketing campaign in opposition to Hilary Clinton. The Kremlin has repeatedly rejected these costs.
The Kremlin chief on Thursday additionally mentioned he was impressed by how Trump dealt with himself throughout an assassination try at a rally earlier this 12 months.
“He turned out to be a brave particular person,” Putin mentioned.
“Individuals present who they’re in extraordinary circumstances. That is the place an individual reveals himself. And he confirmed himself, for my part, in a really appropriate method, courageously. Like a person,” Putin mentioned.
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