by ZeroHedge News Staff at ZeroHedge
Russia has congratulated Donald Trump as he takes office as US president on Monday, with President Putin making statements expressing hope for speedy resumption of official contacts between the two countries.
The Russian leader made the remarks in a meeting of the country’s National Security Council, crucially suggesting Trump’s return to the White House will help prevent world war three.
“We’re hearing the statements of the newly elected US president and members of his team about the desire to restore direct contacts with Russia, which were halted by the outgoing administration,” Putin began.
That’s when he stressed, “We also hear his statement about the need to do everything to prevent world war three.” A separate translation of the televised national security speech reads as follows:
“We hear [Trump’s] statements on the need to prevent World War III. We undoubtedly welcome such a disposition and congratulate the elected U.S. president.”
“Of course, we welcome such an attitude and congratulate the elected US president on taking office,” he continued,…
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