Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is ready for dialogue with the new American administration and congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on taking office. .
“We are hearing statements from the US President-elect and members of his team about their intention to resume direct contacts with Russia, which were terminated through no fault of ours. . .
He emphasized that Moscow has always been open to dialogue and is ready to maintain constructive relations with any American government.
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“This is precisely the purpose and meaning of a special military operation,” the Russian leader added.