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Putin on Trump's Victory and Future
Putin congratulates Trump on victory, expresses uncertainty about a second term, and notes Trump's comments on improving US-Russia relations and resolving the Ukraine conflict. Allegations of secret communications between Trump and Putin are also discussed.
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- What was Vladimir Putin's reaction to Donald Trump's election victory?
- Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory but admitted uncertainty about a second term, highlighting Trump's courage during a shooting incident at a rally.
- What did Putin say about Trump's plans regarding Russia and the Ukraine conflict?
- Putin noted Trump's statements about restoring relations with Russia and ending the Ukraine conflict as noteworthy, while a Kremlin spokesperson didn't rule out communication between Trump and Putin before the inauguration.
- What communication did Trump have with other world leaders, and what was their reaction?
- Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who expressed hope for a strengthened US-Ukraine relationship despite uncertainty about Trump's future actions. A book alleges numerous secret communications between Trump and Putin.
- What claims were made about communications between Trump and Putin after Trump left office?
- Reports indicate that Trump spoke to Putin at least seven times after leaving office, and the Kremlin confirmed that Trump sent Putin Covid test machines.
- How did Trump's campaign respond to allegations of secret communications and sending equipment to Putin?
- Trump's campaign denied allegations in Bob Woodward's book about secret communications with Putin and sending Covid testing equipment, attributing the claims to 'Trump derangement syndrome'.