Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (File photo by Alexander NEMENOV / Agence France-Presse)
MOSCOW, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was “ready” to hold discussions with Donald Trump, as he congratulated him on his victory in the US presidential election.
“I take this opportunity to congratulate him,” Putin said in remarks to the Valdai forum in Sochi.
Article continues after this advertisementAsked whether he was open to holding talks with Trump, the Russian leader said: “Ready.”
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