Putin Ready to Talk with Trump, Says 2020 Election Was 'Stolen,' Ukraine War Could Have Been Avoided

Jan 24, 2025, 03:16 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his readiness to engage in a 'mutually respectful' dialogue with former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that he agrees with Trump's assertion that the Ukraine crisis might have been avoided if Trump's 2020 election victory had not been 'stolen.' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Friday that Putin is prepared for talks and is 'waiting for signals' from Washington. Putin indicated that discussions could cover the Ukraine war, oil prices, energy issues, and nuclear disarmament.