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Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on taking office hours before Trump's inauguration in Washington and said he was open to dialogue with the new US administration on Ukraine and nuclear arms.
Putin, who said he wanted to secure a long-lasting peace in Ukraine rather than a short ceasefire, made the comments during a meeting of Russia's Security Council that was shown on state TV.
"We see the statements by the newly elected President of the United States and members of his team about the desire to restore direct contacts with Russia," said Putin.
“ We see the statements by the newly elected president of the United States and members of his team about the desire to restore direct contacts with Russia,
Vladimir Putin,
Russian President Putin congratulates Donald Trump before…
“ As for the resolution of the situation (in Ukraine) itself, I would like to emphasise that the goal should not be a brief ceasefire, not some kind of period of respite that would allow a regrouping…
Vladimir Putin,
Russian President Putin congratulates Donald Trump before…
“ We are also open to dialogue with the new US administration on the Ukrainian conflict,
Vladimir Putin,
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