Putin congratulates Biden on election victory

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to United States president-elect, Joe Biden, day after the U.S. Electoral College confirmed the latter as winner of the November 3, 2020 presidential election.

The Russian leader noted Tuesday that U.S.-Russian bilateral cooperation would serve the interests of the whole world.

“Russian Federation President Putin sent a congratulatory message to Joseph Biden on the occasion of his victory in the U.S. presidential election.

“The Russian president noted that the Russian-U.S. cooperation, based on the principles of equality and mutual respect, would serve the interests of the two countries’ people and the international community,” the Kremlin said in a statement.

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According to the Kremlin, Putin wished Biden success and expressed confidence that Russia and the U.S., “bearing a special responsibility for global security,” can contribute to solving many problems and challenges that the world is facing.

“I am ready for cooperation and contacts with you,” Putin said.