Putin congratulates Trump before inauguration, says open to talks on Ukraine, nuclear arms

The Russian President congratulates Donald Trump and is clearly trying to dampen expectations of a quick end to the war in his own country.

Putin appears on Russian TV to deliver World War 3 message for Trump

In a recent televised session of Russia’s Security Council, President Vladimir Putin addressed President-elect Donald Trump, urging him to take steps to prevent the outbreak of World War III. Putin extended his congratulations to Trump on his election victory, which came just hours before Trump’s inaugural address as the 47th President of the United States. […]

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Putin congratulates Trump before inauguration

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on taking office hours before his inauguration in Washington and said he was open to dialogue with the new U.S. administration on Ukraine and nuclear arms. Putin, who said he wanted to secure a long-lasting peace in Ukraine rather than a short ceasefire,…

Putin congratulates 47th president, says Russia ready for peace talks with Trump team

Top officials from around the globe reached out to congratulate President Donald Trump on his return to office Monday, in many cases sneaking in their respective asks to the leader of the world's pre-eminent superpower. Among them was Russian President Vladimir Putin, who indicated that Russia was o...

Putin congratulates Trump as he takes office for second time

During a meeting with Russia's Security Council on Monday, Putin said that his country values the new US administration's statements regarding its intention to reestablish direct communications with Russia.