<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin,&nbsp;on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He behaved, in my opinion, in a very correct way, courageously, like a real man," Putin said at the Valdai discussion club in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. "I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election."</p>

<p>Putin also raised the remarks made by Trump during his election campaign about Ukraine and restoring relations with Russia, saying that it deserved attention.</p>

<p>"What was said about the desire to restore relations with Russia, to bring about the end of the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, this deserves attention at least," said Putin.</p>

<p>However, the 72-year-old Kremlin chief also added cautiously, "I do not know what is going to happen now. I have no clue."</p>

<p>Notably, Trump had earlier said that if&nbsp;he became the president, he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. However, he had never given a clear plan of action about how would he do this.</p>

<p>Putin also said that he was open to holding a dialogue with Trump. Responding to a reporter about what he would do if Trump suggests a meeting, the Russian president said he was ready to resume contacts if the Trump administration wanted that.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Past allegations of Trump campaign-Putin collusion</h2>

<p>There have been accusations that Russia and the Trump campaign colluded during the US elections in 2016, although US Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence for it in a probe.</p>

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<p>Earlier, a former American diplomat said that Trump is likely to call Putin and ask him to stop the war in Ukraine as soon as possible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump is “going to make a phone call to Putin as quickly as possible and tell Putin that he needs to stop the war, that the fighting has to stop, and that there has to be peace,” Kurt Volker, former US special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Moscow Times reported Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Putin might speak with Trump before his inauguration in January, but won't initiate contact.</p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania. "He behaved, in my opinion, in a very correct way, courageously, like a real man," Putin said at the Valdai discussion club in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. "I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election." Putin also raised the remarks made by Trump during his election campaign about Ukraine and restoring relations with Russia, saying that it deserved attention. "What was said about the desire to restore relations with Russia, to bring about the end of the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, this deserves attention at least," said Putin. However, the 72-year-old Kremlin chief also added cautiously, "I do not know what is going to happen now. I have no clue." Notably, Trump had earlier said that if he became the president, he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. However, he had never given a clear plan of action about how would he do this. Putin also said that he was open to holding a dialogue with Trump. Responding to a reporter about what he would do if Trump suggests a meeting, the Russian president said he was ready to resume contacts if the Trump administration wanted that. Also Read: Trump-Putin phone call expected before January inauguration Past allegations of Trump campaign-Putin collusion There have been accusations that Russia and the Trump campaign colluded during the US elections in 2016, although US Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence for it in a probe. Watch: What Will Donald Trump's Second Administration Look Like? × Earlier, a former American diplomat said that Trump is likely to call Putin and ask him to stop the war in Ukraine as soon as possible. Trump is “going to make a phone call to Putin as quickly as possible and tell Putin that he needs to stop the war, that the fighting has to stop, and that there has to be peace,” Kurt Volker, former US special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said. The Moscow Times reported Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Putin might speak with Trump before his inauguration in January, but won't initiate contact.

Putin calls Trump a 'courageous, real man'. Then adds a word of caution. 'I don't know...'

<p>Russian President Vladimir <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-still-hasnt-taken-russias-vaccine-months-after-daughters-inoculation-345192">Putin</a> addressing the annual press conference said that "US President Donald Trump doesn't need to find a new job since almost 50 per cent people have voted for him and he is not going to leave the scene."</p>

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<p>On the current Russia-US relations, Putin said, "Russia has become a hostage to the internal politics of US," while adding that he hoped "to resolve disagreements with the US during <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-finally-congratulates-joe-biden-on-election-win-says-ready-for-collaboration-349909">Biden's</a> presidency."</p>

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<p>Putin was asked about possible Russian hacking to which he said that it is "wild conjecture to sour the relationship between the United States and Russia."</p>

<p>"The Russian<strong> hackers</strong> did not help to get the incumbent President elected and did not interfere into the internal affairs of this great power. These are all hoaxes and pretexts to worsen the relations between Russia and the United States," Putin told reporters.</p>

<p>"It is a pretext not to acknowledge the legitimacy of incumbent President of the <strong>United States</strong> due to reasons of American internal politics," he added.</p>

<p>"We presume that the newly-elected president of the United States understands what is going on. He is an experienced person, both when it comes to internal and foreign politics," Putin stressed.</p>

<p>"We count that all the issues that emerged not all of them at least some of them will be solved under the new administration," the Russian president hoped as he addressed media persons.<br />
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Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing the annual press conference said that "US President Donald Trump doesn't need to find a new job since almost 50 per cent people have voted for him and he is not going to leave the scene.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing the annual press conference said that "US President Donald Trump doesn't need to find a new job since almost 50 per cent people have voted for him and he is not going to leave the scene." Watch: On the current Russia-US relations, Putin said, "Russia has become a hostage to the internal politics of US," while adding that he hoped "to resolve disagreements with the US during Biden's presidency." Also Read: Putin says will get vaccine when possible; won't comment on Covid-19 source Putin was asked about possible Russian hacking to which he said that it is "wild conjecture to sour the relationship between the United States and Russia." "The Russian hackers did not help to get the incumbent President elected and did not interfere into the internal affairs of this great power. These are all hoaxes and pretexts to worsen the relations between Russia and the United States," Putin told reporters. "It is a pretext not to acknowledge the legitimacy of incumbent President of the United States due to reasons of American internal politics," he added. "We presume that the newly-elected president of the United States understands what is going on. He is an experienced person, both when it comes to internal and foreign politics," Putin stressed. "We count that all the issues that emerged not all of them at least some of them will be solved under the new administration," the Russian president hoped as he addressed media persons.

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