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Putin Congratulates Trump On Inauguration , Says Russia Willing To End War With Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin extended congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his inauguration day, expressing optimism for renewed dialogue between Moscow and Washington.
Speaking during a rare Monday meeting of Russia’s Security Council—televised across state media—Putin underscored his openness to discussions on critical global issues, including the war in Ukraine and nuclear arms control, reports Reuters.
“We see the statements by the newly elected president of the United States and members of his team about the desire to restore direct contacts with Russia,” Putin remarked.
He also welcomed Trump’s commitment to averting global conflict.
“We also hear his statement about the need to do everything possible to prevent World War Three. We, of course, welcome this attitude and congratulate the elected president of the United States of America on taking office.”
This statement, Reuters says highlights cautious optimism within the Kremlin that Trump could pave the way for a thaw in U.S.-Russia relations, which have been strained to their lowest point since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
However, Russian officials privately acknowledge that these hopes could be dashed by Washington’s policy complexities.
Addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Putin emphasised the importance of durable solutions rather than temporary measures.
“The goal should not be a brief ceasefire, not some kind of period of respite that would allow a regrouping and rearmament of forces, but a long-term peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all people and all peoples who live in the region,” he said.
Despite Putin’s stated readiness for dialogue, his insistence that Russia’s territorial claims be recognized—a stance rejected by Ukraine—remains a sticking point.
Trump, who has pledged to swiftly end the conflict, has yet to detail how he plans to achieve this without compromising U.S. and allied positions.
Putin also signalled Moscow’s willingness to engage in discussions about nuclear arms control, particularly the renewal of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), set to expire on February 5, 2026.
This treaty remains the last standing framework regulating nuclear arsenals between the world’s two largest nuclear powers.
Trump’s inauguration ceremony was underway at the time of filing this report, with his swearing-in just an hour or two away.
The historic event marks the beginning of a presidency that has generated both anticipation and uncertainty, particularly in the context of US-Russia relations and global geopolitical shifts.
Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of carrying out a deadly drone attack on a university complex in Starobelsk, in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, claiming that 21 students were killed in the strike.
According to a statement circulated by Russian officials, the attack occurred on the night of May 22 and targeted the academic building and dormitory of Lugansk State Pedagogical University.
Russian authorities alleged that 16 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including four heavy drones, were deployed in three waves during the operation.
Officials described the incident as one of the deadliest attacks on a civilian educational facility in the region since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, claiming that the victims were students residing in the university dormitory.
“Just a week ago, they were students with dreams, plans and a future. Today, all that remains are photographs, memories and unbearable grief,” the statement said.
The authorities further alleged that the strike was deliberate and targeted civilians rather than military infrastructure.
The claims could not be independently verified, and Ukrainian authorities had not publicly responded to the allegations at the time of filing this report.
Since the start of the conflict, both Russia and Ukraine have repeatedly accused each other of carrying out attacks on civilian infrastructure, allegations that are often difficult to verify independently due to ongoing hostilities and restricted access to affected areas.
The reported incident has renewed concerns among humanitarian organizations about the impact of the war on educational institutions and young people caught in the conflict.
The Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year, has resulted in thousands of civilian casualties, widespread displacement and extensive damage to homes, schools, hospitals and critical infrastructure across both countries.
International observers have consistently called for independent investigations into attacks involving civilian casualties, regardless of the parties involved, to establish the facts and ensure accountability under international humanitarian law.
Iran’s foreign ministry on Tuesday accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire during the past 48 hours in the southern coastal province of Hormozgan, without specifying the incident.
“The US terrorist army, continuing its illegal and unjustified actions since the ceasefire … has, in the past 48 hours, committed a gross violation of the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region,” the ministry said in a statement.
The US Central Command said forces had on Monday attacked missile sites and boats it said were trying to lay mines in the Gulf, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had fired at US aircraft attempting to enter the country’s airspace.
AFP
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of international internet access in Iran, which had been suspended since the United States and Israel launched attacks against the country, local media reported Monday.
“The decree aimed at restoring internet access to its pre-January state was communicated to the Ministry of Communications by the president,” Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Fars reported.
Authorities shut down the internet during large-scale anti-government protests that peaked in early January, then suspended it again on February 28 at the start of the Middle East war.
Since then, the population has only had access to domestic platforms and websites.
AFP
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