December 19, 2024 10:52 GMT
US-RUSSIA: Putin-I Am Ready To Talk To Trump
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Speaking as part of his marathon-length annual press conference/public phone-in, Russian President Vladimir Putin says, when asked what he is going to 'offer' US President-elect Donald Trump says "I don't know when we will meet". Putin claims that he has not spoken to Trump for more than four years, but that he is "ready to talk" with the incoming president. Asked if Russia is in a weak position before any possible meeting, Putin claims "We are getting stronger".
- On the war in Ukraine, Putin claims that "Practically all NATO countries are fighting against Russia". Asked if he is ready to compromise with Kyiv, Putin says "We have always said we are ready for talks and compromises [but] we need the other side to be ready [for the same]."
- Livestream with English translation can be seen here.
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