Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and praised him for his courage during an assassination attempt. Putin expressed readiness for dialogue with Trump and highlighted his desire to restore relations with Russia and end the Ukrainian crisis. Despite uncertainties about the future, Putin stated he was open to resuming contacts with the new administration. Both Russia and Trump have denied claims of collusion in the 2016 election, with Special Counsel Robert Mueller finding no evidence of conspiracy. Putin also outlined his terms for ending the war in Ukraine, which included Ukraine dropping its NATO ambitions and withdrawing troops from disputed territories. He criticized Western leaders for their actions in Ukraine and emphasized Russia’s willingness to negotiate based on mutual interests. Putin highlighted the importance of restoring relations with the United States, while also considering China as Russia’s ally. Despite warnings from Kamala Harris, Putin dismissed the idea that he would “eat” Trump, emphasizing that he does not “eat people”.
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