Putin Praises Trump's Intelligence Amid Safety Warnings and Ukraine Tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Donald Trump as "intelligent and experienced," suggesting he could improve US-Russia relations amid tensions over the Ukraine war. Putin criticized President Joe Biden for escalating the conflict by allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia. He also threatened further missile strikes on Ukraine and expressed concerns over Trump's safety following assassination attempts during his campaign. Trump has pledged to end the Ukraine war quickly, though he has not detailed his plan.