Audio By Carbonatix
Vladimir Putin says he is ready to speak with Donald Trump and congratulated him on his victory.
Relations between Russia and the US have hit a nadir after Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
He described Trump as a "brave man" and said that any ideas facilitating an end to the Ukraine crisis merited attention.
Putin often uses this language to mean giving him the land Russia has occupied in Ukraine since attacking on 24 February 2022.
Trump has previously threatened to cut aid for Ukraine - a vital source of support under Biden in defending itself from Russia's invasion. US arms and donations far outstrip any other ally.
Speaking at the Valdai discussion club in Sochi, Putin also said he was impressed by Trump's behaviour when surviving an assassination attempt at a rally in July.
He added he had the impression Trump was "bullied" during his first term.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana to boost tomato production with 60-hectare irrigated farms and processing initiatives
8 minutes -
E&P’s takeover process of Damang Mines was very clean – Inusah Fuseini
11 minutes -
Damang takeover: There is not going to be any job loss; it is a lease change – Bobby Banson
39 minutes -
Gold Fields didn’t stop mining at Damang mines; such claims are untrue – Bobby Banson
42 minutes -
Engineers and Planners currently operate only in Ghana – Bright Simons
60 minutes -
Lands Minister has no legal basis to restrict lease to Ghanaian firms – Bright Simons
1 hour -
Gov’t’s refusal to renew Gold Fields’ lease was simply untenable – Bright Simons
1 hour -
SOS Children’s Villages Ghana deepens partnership with Gender Ministry
1 hour -
Gender Ministry celebrates Christina Koch, reaffirms commitment to empowering girls
2 hours -
Live stream: Newsfile digs into E&P’s takeover of Damang Mines, OSP powers and Anti-LGBTQ Bill
2 hours -
Moody’s maintains Ghana’s rating at Caa1, revises outlook to positive
2 hours -
Zambia elevates tourism education to national priority as President Hichilema backs continental summit
3 hours -
Activa promotes credit insurance to boost SME export growth
3 hours -
ILTM Africa 2026 opens doors to inbound and outbound luxury travel in Cape Town
3 hours -
“BP Soul Travel and Tours scored the highest marks” – Sports Minister Kofi Adams endorses agency for World Cup travel
3 hours