Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the recently concluded US presidential election.
The Russian leader made the corresponding statement during a meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election as President of the United States, the Kremlin press service quotes Vladimir Putin as saying.
He separately noted that Moscow will work with any president elected by the citizens of the United States.
He also drew attention to the fact that the new presidential term would be the last for the Republican winner, referring questions to him about plans, including interaction with Russia.
Putin pointed out that Trump's desire to restore relations with Moscow and end the conflict in Ukraine deserves attention.
