Putin Praises Trump as Intelligent, Says He Can Resolve Ukraine Conflict, Criticizes Attacks on His Family

Nov 28, 2024, 06:35 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Donald Trump as an intelligent and experienced politician capable of finding solutions, particularly regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking during a press conference in Kazakhstan, Putin expressed concern for Trump's safety, alleging that Trump has faced numerous assassination attempts and that he remains at risk. He criticized the US government for what he described as uncivilized treatment of Trump, including attacks on his family, which he said even Russian gangsters would not do. Putin suggested that the Biden administration's escalation of tensions with Russia may be intended to make life difficult for Trump but expressed confidence in Trump's ability to resolve the conflict.