Putin Praises 'Courageous' Trump, Signals Openness to Dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and expressed readiness to engage in dialogue with the United States. Speaking at a policy forum in Sochi, Putin emphasized that Russia is open to reviving relations with the U.S., but noted that the initiative lies with the Americans. He also commented on Trump's stance on the Ukraine conflict and praised Trump's resilience following a shooting incident at a rally.