Putin's Preference: A More Constructive US President

The Kremlin stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would prefer a US president who is "more constructive" towards Russia and values dialogue between the two countries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed Putin's willingness to work with anyone who understands the need to be cautious with Russia and considers its concerns. Relations between the West and Moscow have deteriorated since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leading to sanctions imposed by the US and its allies. Moscow accuses the US of orchestrating a hybrid war against Russia, blaming the West for the conflict in Ukraine.