Putin Praises Trump's Victory, Signals Readiness for Stronger US-Russia Ties
TL;DR
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, praising his bravery during an assassination attempt. Putin expressed interest in Trump's desire to improve US-Russia relations and resolve the Ukrainian crisis, though he remains cautious about future ties given past sanctions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted the current low point in US-Russia relations and emphasized the need for the new US leadership to initiate change.
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