Putin compliments Trump for progress in US-Russia relations, US President says 'nice'
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded US President Donald Trump for progress in US-Russia relations. Emphasising that the relations between Russia and the United States were beginning to improve and stabilise, Putin credited Donald Trump for this progress.
The 72-year-old Russian President praised Donald Trump for his efforts to end the war in Ukraine and improve ties with Russia and called him a 'very courageous person" who 'survived two assassination attempts."
While addressing a press conference in Minsk, Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude and said, "In general, thanks to President Trump, relations between Russia and the United States are beginning to level out in some ways," Reuters reported. Reiterating that he had "great respect" for the US President and declaring his willingness to meet Trump, Putin said that the meeting was "quite possible" but would require careful preparation.
Vladimir Putin added, "Not everything has been decided in the sphere of diplomatic relations, but the first steps have been taken and we are moving forward."
This follows Putin's interest in fresh round of direct peace talks in Istanbul on Russia and Ukraine conflict. During the upcoming meeting, the terms of a potential ceasefire are expected to be on the agenda, Putin said while speaking to reporters during a visit to Belarus.
'Putin made some very nice statements today,' Reuters quoted Donald Trump as saying. After Vladimir Putin lauded the 47th United States President, Trump said, 'Putin respects our country." He further noted that leaders of other US adversaries respect the US, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, AP reported.
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