Posted on 11/07/2024 1:11:54 PM PST by simpson96
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory.
Putin also said he was ready to speak with him and described Trump as a "brave man" for how he conducted himself during the July assassination attempt. (snip)
Putin's comments about Trump came after a speech during an international forum conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
″I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election as president of the United States of America," Putin said, adding that what Trump has said "about the desire to restore relations with Russia, to help end the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, deserves attention at least."
Prior to Putin's public remarks about Trump's victory, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested the Russian leader and Trump could be in contact before January 20, 2025, when Trump assumes the Oval Office.
"Putin's communication with Trump before the inauguration is not ruled out. The Kremlin proceeds from the statements of the U.S. president-elect," Peskov said, according to Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti on Thursday.
Meanwhile, when Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was asked about communicating with Trump's team, he said Russia has never held out on talking with the United States.
Kurt Volker, former special representative for Ukraine during Trump's first term, said the president-elect could soon attempt to bring an end to Russia's war with Ukraine.
"We have never refused to speak with anyone. President Putin emphasises our position every time this topic comes up. Talking is always better than isolating ourselves from each other," Lavrov said.
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Putin is trying to throw a monkey wrench into the orderly transition of power, giving the Demonrats ammunition for another “Russia, Russia” crap. They will gladly take it…
The outdated Gaslight Media was unable to sell America on "Faceload" Harris and Twinkletoes Timmy.
No worries here!
Unfortunately… You are not invited to the party.
Sorry you lost.😂
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“He might have said those words about Michelle...”
...no. He referred to Michelle as a hairy man
Putin called Biden batty
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