Putin congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, adding that he is ready to engage in contacts with Trump.

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Putin commented on the results of the elections in the US:

▪️ Trump can be viewed in different ways, but he is a courageous man; his behavior during the assassination attempt proved that.

▪️ During his first term, Trump was afraid to take an extra step or say an extra word.

▪️ Trump's actions during a potential second term remain unknown.

▪️ Trump's statements about his intention to restore relations with Russia and end the conflict in Ukraine deserve attention.

▪️ Putin expressed his readiness to engage in contacts with Trump.

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Putin on Russia-China ties: Unstoppable collaboration

Vladimir Putin said that nothing can hinder the cooperation between Russia and China, which continues to advance across various sectors, particularly in energy - including oil, gas, and nuclear power - contributing to China’s energy security.

Speaking at the Valdai Forum Plenary Session, the president noted that US restrictions on Chinese goods and technologies ultimately harm the US itself, potentially driving up inflation.

Putin also added that if the US were to shift its approach toward Russia and China, it would benefit all parties involved.

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Putin questions US intentions: Strategic defeat or stability talks?

The United States aims to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia while simultaneously wanting to engage in dialogue on strategic stability, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated.

"The United States has set itself the goal of delivering a strategic defeat to Russia. What does it mean to achieve a strategic defeat of a specific country? Well, if not to destroy it, then to reduce it to nothing, to an insignificant role... And at the same time, they want to have a dialogue with us about strategic stability. How is that possible?" the president said at a session of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

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Putin names six key principles for the world's sustainable development

Addressing the Valdai Forum on November 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated six principles of international relations which he first articulated in October 2023.

▪️Openness to interaction is the most important value for the overwhelming majority of countries and peoples. Attempts to erect artificial barriers slow down normal and mutually beneficial economic development. The disruption of ties is especially dangerous in times of natural disasters and social upheavals.

▪️The diversity of the world is a prerequisite for its sustainable development. A model of one country or a relatively small part of humanity should not be imposed as something universal on the rest of the world.

▪️The world can successfully develop only under conditions of maximum representativeness. No one has the right to govern the world on behalf of others.

▪️Security for all without exception is a key principle. The security of some cannot be ensured at the expense of the security of others. The bloc approach, the legacy of the colonial era and the Cold War contradicts the nature of the new international system.

▪️Justice for all. The gap between the 'golden billion' and the rest of humanity is fraught with the growth of political contradictions and the deepening of migration problems.

▪️Equality. No one is going to submit and make their interests dependent on stronger states.

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"Russia has not damaged its relations with the US and is open to their restoration, but the ball is in the Americans' court," said Putin.

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Legacy media attempts U-turn after Trump’s blowout victory

Mainstream media are wallowing in melancholy this week over Donald Trump’s surprise comeback, with pre-November 5 self-assuredness giving way to desolation bordering on despondency after Tuesday.

Here’s how major outlets flipped the noscript in 24 hours:

New York Times

💬 The self-proclaimed “newspaper of record” led the way with explanations of Trump’s impressive performance, with its frontpage headline story: “How Trump Won, and How Harris Lost” outlining how he “transformed seeming political vulnerabilities into advantages” by defying the “normal laws of gravity” in politics.

💬 Another frontpage piece, “How Trump Connected With So Many Americans,” explained how the candidate’s “blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism” showed voters “he gets us.”

💬 One columnist put it even more bluntly in a piece noscriptd “Voters to Elites: Do You See Me Now?” highlighting how as Democrats in 2024 “veered toward identitarian performance art, Donald Trump jumped into the class war with both feet” with a “simple” message: “These people have betrayed you, and they are morons to boot.”

⚡️That’s a sharp contrast to the Times pre-election messaging, including a November 4 analysis noscriptd “If Harris Wins, Here’s Why” citing turnout, the gender gap, promises of “change,” and Trump’s “turning off” of voters as factors that should push the Democrat over the top.

Washington Post

💬The Washington Post’s stinging post-election coverage was equally illuminating, running stories like “Democrats can’t blame anyone but themselves this time” and “As Democrats begin to squabble, don’t lose sight of why Trump won” explaining how Trump’s ability to connect with Hispanics and blacks allowed him to win, and blaming Harris for shunning media and sending out aides “to quietly tell reporters she’d changed her mind about radical positions she’d taken in 2019.”

⚡️If only the Post had offered these pearls of wisdom before the election, Democratic strategists could adjust in time. Instead, WaPo up until a couple days ago featured stories like “Is Harris winning crucial late deciders?” and “More voters expect Harris to win. Here’s why that could actually matter.”

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⚡ Trump says he has not yet spoken with Vladimir Putin but believes they will, according to NBC.

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⚡ Russia is ready for peace negotiations on Ukraine based on current realities and previously reached agreements in Istanbul, Putin said.

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10,000 military units of the Ukrainian armed forces are blocked in one of the places in the Kupyansk direction, Putin said.

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❗️ Putin did not rule out the possibility of Russia holding joint military exercises with the DPRK.

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📹 The 'Mountain Fire' erupted on Wednesday, November 6, in Southern California, rapidly consuming over 5,600 hectares.

An emergency evacuation is now underway, and several people have been injured as the blaze rages on, threatening homes and lives alike.

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Putin: “What is it that Europe lacks today? It lacks brains!”

“Economic decisions in Europe are made by politicians who have nothing to do with the economy. These decisions are politicized and have no real justification,” President added.

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