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Putin Refrains from Congratulating Trump as Relations Between U.S. and Russia Hang in the Balance

Russian officials express cautious optimism over Trump's victory, but Putin remains distant while U.S.-Russia ties are at an all-time low.

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Updated: Nov 6th, 2024, 4:31 PM ET

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Following Donald Trump's electoral victory, Kremlin officials hint at a potential reset in U.S.-Russia relations, despite President Putin refraining from extending congratulations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned existing relations as historically poor, suggesting further deterioration is unlikely. While some Russian leaders express cautious optimism regarding Trump’s foreign policy approach, potentially favoring less support for Ukraine, the Kremlin maintains a distant yet open stance towards dialogue, awaiting Trump's concrete steps. The future of U.S.-Russia relations remains uncertain as Putin's conditions for dialogue remain unmet.

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Putin Refrains from Congratulating Trump as Relations Between U.S. and Russia Hang in the Balance - Pano News