Putin congratulates Trump, says he is ready for long-term peace in Ukraine

2025-01-20 15:46:48Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on taking office hours before Trump's inauguration in Washington.

Putin said he is open to dialogue with the new US administration on Ukraine and nuclear weapons.

The Kremlin leader, who said he wants to ensure long-term peace in Ukraine and not a short-term ceasefire, made the comments during a meeting of Russia's Security Council.


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