25.01.2025 00:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's statement, "I really want to meet with Putin soon and end the war," by saying, "I see the President's statements about his desire to work together. We are always open to this." Putin also added, "If the victory had not been stolen from the President (Trump) in 2020, the crisis that began in Ukraine in 2022 might not have happened."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the possibility of a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Russian media.
"IF TRUMP'S VICTORY HAD NOT BEEN STOLEN IN 2020, THE CRISIS THAT STARTED IN UKRAINE IN 2022 MIGHT NOT HAVE HAPPENED"
Putin, who claimed that they never rejected contact with the U.S., said, "The previous administration rejected contacts, and that is not our fault. I can say that we have always had business-oriented and also pragmatically trust-based relations with the current U.S. President. If the president's (Trump's) victory had not been stolen in 2020, the crisis that started in Ukraine in 2022 might not have happened. I agree with him on this matter."
"SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA HAVE CAUSED GREAT DAMAGE TO THE U.S. ECONOMY"
Putin stated that the restrictions and sanctions imposed on Russia during Trump's first presidential term did not align with the interests of not only Russia but also the U.S., saying, "Trump imposed many sanctions against Russia during his first term, but Biden 'took over the baton' and imposed even more restrictions. The results are evident. The decisions have caused great damage to the U.S. economy."
"WE ARE OPEN TO WORKING TOGETHER"
Putin also mentioned that Russia does not reject the U.S. dollar, stating, "The previous administration (Biden's term) prevented Russia from using the dollar as a unit of account. These decisions are causing serious damage to the U.S. I do not want to get into these issues. I see the current president's statements about the desire to work together. We are always open to that."
"WE ARE OPEN TO NEGOTIATIONS ON UKRAINE"
Putin also indicated that they are open to negotiations regarding Ukraine with the Trump administration, saying, "When it comes to the topic of negotiations, we have always said this. We are always open to negotiations regarding the Ukraine issue, but there are sensitive matters that need attention. For example, the president of the Kiev regime signed a decree that prevents negotiations with the legitimate president. How can negotiations begin while this ban continues?" arguing that the obstacles to negotiations must be removed by Ukraine.
"HIGH OIL PRICES ARE HARMING OUR ECONOMIES"
In his statements regarding the U.S., Putin also addressed high oil prices, saying, "We are not only a major energy producer but also a major consumer of energy resources. I do not expect Trump to take additional sanction steps that would harm the U.S. economy. Because he is not only a smart person but also a pragmatic politician, and I do not think he will take any steps that would harm the American economy."
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