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Putin Praises 'Courageous' Trump, Says Russia is Ready for Dialogue

Putin Praises 'Courageous' Trump, Says Russia is Ready for Dialogue
Above: Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin answers questions during the Valdai Discussion Club meeting in Sochi on November 7, 2024. Image copyright: Maxim Shipenkov/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Preying on Trump's well-documented fondness for flattery, these compliments from Putin are carefully calibrated statements in the hope that he can secure the deal he wants over Ukraine.

Pro-Russia narrative

As the Russian president said, the country is open to dialogue and is prepared to settle the conflict by peaceful means. However, Russia's goals over security concerns have not changed.

Metaculus Prediction



The Controversies



Go Deeper


Establishment split

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