Putin Congratulates Trump on US Election Victory, Expresses Desire To Restore Relations

Moscow: Russian President Vlimir Putin , on Thursday, wished President-elect Donald Trump for his sweeping victory in US Presidential election and expressed willingness to work toger to restore relations between two countries. Putin congratulated Trump on his massive victory and signalled his reiness to eng in restoring relations with next US President.

Putin, while highlighting importance of dressing ongoing war with Ukraine, expressed his desire to restore diplomatic ties between US and Russia as Trump is set to return to White House as 47th President.

Praising Trump’s composure following an assassination attempt in July, during his election campaign in Pennsylvania, Putin described President-elect as a "brave man" for how he handled situation.

Putin's Remark Hints At Potential Shift In US-Russia Relations

Meanwhile, Russian President’s remarks also underscored potential for a shift in US-Russia relations under Trump's second term.

tably, ties between two countries are at a historic low, especially over United States' support for Ukraine in war against Russia.

dressing an international forum, Putin said, “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election as President of United States of America.” He ded that what Trump has said “about desire to restore relations with Russia, to help end Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, deserves attention at least.”

Russian President also said that he was impressed with how Trump handled himself in moments after an assassination attempt in July, describing Trump as a "brave man". "I was impressed by Trump’s behaviour during assassination attempt. He is brave. He did it right, as a man. t sure what he will do w," Putin said.

On reports of a possible phone call between two leers before January inauguration, Putin said, "Don’t think it’s wrong to hold a call with Trump. If some world’s leers seek to restore contacts, I’m t against it. We are rey to speak to Trump".

Donald Trump was elected 47th president of US on Wednesday, marking a remarkable comeback after his previous refusal to accept defeat, followed by supporters storming Capitol, felony convictions, and surviving two assassination attempts. Trump secured presidency by winning all major swing states, while voting continues in two.

Vice President Kamala Harris , his Democratic rival, conceded race and congratulated Trump. President Joe Biden also congratulated Trump and invited to White House to begin transition process.