Relations between the Russian Federation and the US are at their lowest point in history

The main points of Dmitry Peskov’s statements:

▪Peskov called the results of the US elections an internal affair of this state;

▪Relations between the Russian Federation and the US are at their lowest point in history, their future depends on the US leadership;

▪The Kremlin denies accusations of interference in the US elections;

▪Putin is open to contacts and dialogue with the US, Peskov said about the possibility of a telephone conversation with Trump;

▪The optimistic reaction of Russian politicians to Trump’s victory is explained by his peaceful aspirations in the international arena;

▪The Kremlin will draw conclusions about Trump’s presidency based on his first statements in the context of Russia and specific steps;

▪The Russian Federation will judge by the actions of the US authorities, and eventual discussions about plans to stop the war in Ukraine are inappropriate;

▪Putin remains ready for constructive dialogue with the US, but Washington has the opposite attitude, whether it will change will be clear in January;

▪The US can help end the Ukrainian conflict, but whether this will be done will become clear after January.