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19-05-2025, 12:33 PM
The Russian ruler told Kremlin-controlled state TV: 'You know, the Americans — the American people and the American leadership, including the president — have their own national interests.
'We respect that.
'We proceed from the assumption that we will be treated the same way.'
The message was released on the eve of a scheduled Monday phone call between Trump and Putin.
Putin's words were recorded in late March but broadcast today after Trump made clear he wants the Russian leader to concede a ceasefire in their upcoming telephone talk.
'We have enough strength and resources to bring what was started in 2022 to its logical conclusion with the result that Russia needs,' Putin added.
Russian TV broadcasts Putin warning Donald Trump to stop trying to dictate terms
'We respect that.
'We proceed from the assumption that we will be treated the same way.'
The message was released on the eve of a scheduled Monday phone call between Trump and Putin.
Putin's words were recorded in late March but broadcast today after Trump made clear he wants the Russian leader to concede a ceasefire in their upcoming telephone talk.
'We have enough strength and resources to bring what was started in 2022 to its logical conclusion with the result that Russia needs,' Putin added.
Russian TV broadcasts Putin warning Donald Trump to stop trying to dictate terms
