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Putin Welcomes Trump's Desire for Direct Contacts to Prevent World War III

Jan 20, 2025, 01:59 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the new President of the United States, expressing openness to dialogue with the Trump administration on resolving the conflict in Ukraine. During a meeting with Russia's Security Council, Putin welcomed Trump's desire to restore direct contacts with Russia and prevent World War III, emphasizing that dialogue should be based on equality and mutual respect. He instructed Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to report on developments in the United States. Putin stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis to achieve lasting peace rather than a temporary truce that respects the legitimate interests of all people in the region.