Putin maintains preference for Biden after US election debate, takes Trump ‘seriously’ on ending war

In a recent statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that he was too busy to watch the US election debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but he remains steadfast in his preference for Biden as the future US president. Putin stated that “nothing has changed” in his opinion of the candidates, despite watching fragments of the debate.

When asked about Trump’s statements regarding ending the war in Ukraine if he were to win the election, Putin acknowledged that Russia takes Trump’s words seriously but lacks details on his peace proposals. Putin emphasized that Russia would only consider a ceasefire in Ukraine once Kyiv takes irreversible steps acceptable to the Kremlin.

Putin also reiterated that Moscow’s conditions for ending the conflict in Ukraine include Kyiv dropping its NATO ambitions and handing over disputed provinces to Russia. These demands were swiftly rejected by Kyiv as tantamount to surrender.

The Russian leader’s comments shed light on his perspective on the US election and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the complexities of international relations and the importance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts.