President Trump hasn’t even officially started his new term, and he’s already making the world a safer, better place. While Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sat back and watched the world burn—and even tossed a few matches themselves—President Trump’s mere presence has foreign leaders rethinking their entire strategy. Word is, Zelensky and Putin are now ready to talk peace, now that Trump’s back in the picture. Zelensky knows the gravy train has come to a screeching halt, and his endless cash flow is drying up fast.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to dialogue with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Addressing the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, President Putin indicated that Moscow would welcome discussions, particularly if Kyiv and Western allies demonstrate a real commitment to a peaceful resolution.
This statement marks Putin’s first public response since Trump’s election victory and sheds light on possible future diplomatic engagements between Russia and the US. In his remarks, Putin acknowledged Trump’s campaign promises to improve relations with Russia and potentially resolve the Ukraine crisis.
“I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election as president of the United States of America,” President Putin said on Thursday. He also praised Trump’s intentions for peace, calling the former president’s willingness to address the Ukraine situation “worthy of attention.”
Trump, for his part, has suggested that he would pursue a swift resolution to the conflict if he assumes office. Throughout his campaign, he has criticized the Biden administration’s extensive financial and military aid to Ukraine, questioning its impact on US interests. Trump has also floated the idea of reducing American support for Ukraine, a move that would mark a significant shift from current US policy.
