Putin Praises Trump's Intelligence, Open to Dialogue Amid Safety Concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and praised his courage during an assassination attempt. Putin expressed readiness for dialogue with the U.S. under Trump's leadership, highlighting Trump's campaign remarks on improving Russia-U.S. relations and resolving the Ukraine crisis. Despite past allegations of collusion, Putin emphasized Russia's willingness to negotiate, while criticizing Western policies and NATO expansion. He also reiterated Russia's terms for ending the Ukraine conflict, including Ukraine dropping NATO ambitions.