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Russian President Vladimir Putin extended congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the U.S. presidential election and expressed Moscow's readiness for dialogue with the president-elect. "I would like to congratulate him on his victory in the U.S. presidential election," Putin remarked at the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi on November 7.

Vladimir Putin says he is ready to talk to Donald Trump, while at the same time congratulating him on his victory.

He described Trump as a “brave man” and said any idea that facilitates ending the crisis in Ukraine deserves attention.

Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, stated that the West should acknowledge Russia's advantage in the conflict with Ukraine and initiate negotiations to end the war, according to a report by Reuters.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that it is uncertain whether Vladimir Putin will extend congratulations to Donald Trump on his election victory. He emphasized that the United States is considered an enemy country by Russia, both directly and indirectly involved in the conflict against Russia.

Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev said today that a victory for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election would be bad news for Ukraine, but added that it was unclear to what extent Trump would be able to cut war funding.

Russian lawmakers on Wednesday voted unanimously to ratify a landmark mutual defense pact with North Korea, as Kiev and the West claim Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.

The agreement formalizes months of deepening security cooperation between the two nations, which were Communist allies throughout the Cold War.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Russia is giving serious consideration to Türkiye's proposal for organizing peace talks with Ukraine and reviving the grain export agreement.

The State Department confirmed yesterday (Sunday) to Agence France-Presse that it is gathering information on the case of an American-Iranian journalist allegedly being held at Iran.

As the countdown begins for the election of the new American president, the global focus is on the unfolding events in Washington, including significant attention from Russia.

North Korea has declared its unwavering support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, with Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui stating in Moscow that North Korea would remain committed to Russia until it achieves victory.