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Vladimir Putin has broken his silence following the US election and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory, hailing him as a “courageous man”.<\/p>\n

The Russian leader made his remarks during a speech at the Valdai Discussion Club on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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Trump, the President-elect, responded briefly to Putin’s congratulatory message, stating simply: “I think we’ll speak.”<\/p>\n

Putin specifically praised Trump’s handling of an assassination attempt at a rally earlier this year, which left a strong impression on the Russian leader.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the Valdai club thinktank, Putin commended Trump’s courage during the incident.<\/p>\n

The Russian President was impressed with how Trump handled himself saying, “he turned out to be a courageous person”.<\/p>\n

<\/span>“People show who they are in extraordinary circumstances,” Putin said. <\/p>\n

“This is where a person reveals himself. And he showed himself, in my opinion, in a very correct manner, courageously. Like a man.”<\/p>\n

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The remarks came as part of a broader speech delivered by the Russian president at the annual forum.<\/p>\n

In his address, Putin expressed readiness to resume contact with Western leaders following the breakdown in relations over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.<\/p>\n

The Russian president indicated his willingness to facilitate an end to the Ukrainian crisis, a stance which he noted “deserves attention.”<\/p>\n

His overture towards renewed dialogue comes amid long-standing tensions between Russia and Western nations over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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These comments mark a significant diplomatic gesture from the Russian leader, suggesting potential shifts in international relations following Trump’s electoral victory.<\/p>\n

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today that Russia’s leadership is keeping in mind Trump’s promise to resolve the biggest land war in Europe since World War Two. <\/p>\n

Asked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s warning that Putin would “eat Trump for lunch”, Peskov laughed. <\/p>\n

“Putin does not eat people,” he said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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