Putin Praises Trump Amid Ukraine Conflict Concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as an experienced and intelligent politician, expressing confidence in Trump's ability to find a solution to end the Ukraine conflict. Putin's remarks came after Trump's recent election victory and his survival of assassination attempts, which Putin described as 'uncivilized methods' against Trump. Putin criticized the U.S. election campaign for its treatment of Trump and his family, calling it 'revolting.' He suggested that Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with Western missiles could either aid or complicate Trump's political landscape. Despite the tensions, Putin emphasized Moscow's readiness for dialogue with Trump. The Biden administration, however, remains critical of Russia's actions in Ukraine, asserting that Russia has escalated the conflict.