Russia Open to Begin a Dialogue with the U.S., Says Kremlin Spokespeson

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that he is unaware of any plans by President Vladimir Putin to congratulate Donald Trump on his lead in the U.S. presidential race, emphasizing that the U.S. is considered an unfriendly nation.

While Peskov affirmed that Putin is open to dialogue, according to Russian news agency Kommersant, he noted that any potential communication with Trump would depend on the U.S. side.

Peskov also addressed questions regarding how Trump’s likely victory might affect U.S.-Russia relations, asserting that it would be difficult to worsen the already strained ties between the two countries.

Relations, he noted, are at an all-time low, and future developments will hinge on the actions of the new U.S. leadership. Putin has repeatedly expressed his willingness for constructive talks based on equality and mutual respect for concerns, though the current U.S. administration’s stance remains oppositional.

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When asked if Trump’s future friendly gestures might change the situation, Peskov stated that it would be premature to speculate. The Kremlin is closely monitoring Trump’s campaign rhetoric, but any real assessment will come after concrete actions are taken once he assumes office.

As of November 5, Trump is leading in the election, securing the necessary electoral votes to win. His opponent, Kamala Harris, trails behind, including in key battleground states. Trump, who has previously claimed to have a strong relationship with Putin, declared himself the winner and vowed to end wars.

Kosta Gushterov