20.01.2025 17:21
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, who will officially take office with the inauguration ceremony to be held today. In his congratulatory message, Putin stated, "We want long-lasting peace in Ukraine."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States who will officially take office today, before the inauguration ceremony.
"WE WELCOME THE DESIRE TO PREVENT A 'THIRD WORLD WAR'"
In his congratulatory message, Putin stated, "We welcome Trump's desire to restore direct communication between the US and Russia and to prevent a Third World War."
"WE WANT LONG-TERM PEACE IN UKRAINE"
In a speech at the Security Council, Putin conveyed his congratulations to Trump and also shared messages regarding the war in Ukraine. Putin said, "We want long-term peace in Ukraine," and added, "We will fight for Russia's interests."
THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION BEGINS IN THE US
The elected president of the United States, Donald Trump, will officially take office from the current President Joe Biden today with an inauguration ceremony held in Congress. The inauguration events in the capital Washington will begin around 17:30 local time. Trump is expected to take the oath around 20:00 local time.
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