Putin congratulates Trump on election win, says he’s ‘ready’ for talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election win and said his desire to facilitate an end to the crisis in Ukraine “deserves attention.” Putin’s comments were made during the 21st annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Russia.

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[michaelnash]

Avoiding WWIII is the most important issue

[JosephRowson-jj]

Amazing how trump didn’t even arrive to the office yet, but everyone is ready to talk

[williamoneill]

The adults are back in the room. Thank God for his mercy for us.

[yaboygeezy]

All of a sudden America is respected again.

[AlphaPatriot]

All of a sudden everyone wants to talk about stopping wars lol

[stevepersinger]

yes they can work out something to stop people dying

[ihatekpeng]

Why Trump needed to be elected summed up in one video

[Architect]

I am impressed, hope everything turns out well

[WilliamYohey]

Praying for peace around the world 😊😊😊

[alexsandraBCosta]

Putin said about Trump:

“Courageous man”

[brutallyhonestmf]

Main reason we voted for Trump. To bring peace to Europe and avoid nuclear war. Let the talks begin!

[atxskater]

I have no problem with getting along with Russia. Anyone else?

[idarxko]

The level of respect is just astounding!

[andrewforrest]

The serious respect between them is palpable.

[sellmav]

We voted for PEACE. We voted for OUR CHILDREN. We voted for OUR COUNTRY.

[sew_gal]

Daddy is home, ready to handle his business.

[nilsaholland]

You can tell Putin respects Trump.. It will be peace

[sallasundell]

Peace must come! Now its a point when we all must united and say together: PEACE!! PEACE!! PEACE !!
It must be come.

[jameshuff]

Bring on the peace and healing of the world

[revjirhcs]

If Trump brings peace in this conflict then he deserves a big statue in the USA.