Putin Claims Credit for US Independence

Putin claims credit for US independence

The Russian president has continued to try and strengthen ties with the U.S. after President Donald Trump returned to office earlier this year.

Putin touts historic ‘very friendly’ Russia-US ties – altnews.org

The president noted that Russia once backed US independence from the UK and supported the Union in the Civil War

Putin Mocks US on July 4th: 'Russia Helped Create America'

Putin touts historic ‘very friendly’ Russia-US ties

The president noted that Russia once backed US independence from the UK and supported the Union in the Civil WarFILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin. © Sputnik / Aleksey BabushkinRussia has had long periods of amicable relations with the US and supported America at key junctures in its history, President Vladimir Putin has said.In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, a clip of which was released on Sunday, Putin offered an upbeat …