Putin: Trump is "smart and experienced", worried that he is currently not safe

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Donald Trump as a “smart and experienced” politician who was able to find “solutions,” according to CNN. Putin also accused Biden of creating “extra difficulties” for the incoming Trump administration for allowing Ukraine to launch US-made ATACMS long-range missiles at targets inside Russia. Asked whether Biden’s decision would affect future relations between Russia and the United States, Putin said that the situation could improve after Trump takes office in January next year. Putin also said that Trump had overcome the “severe test” of returning to the White House, referring to two assassination attempts on the campaign trail. Putin said that “absolutely uncivilized means of struggle are being used against Trump” more than once, adding that he fears that Trump is not safe at the moment. Referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Putin threatened to launch more new Russian medium-range ballistic missiles, warning: “We will use the means at our disposal.” "The use of Hazelnut missiles against the Ukrainian army, military-industrial facilities or decision-making centers, including Kyiv, is not ruled out, as the Kyiv authorities continue to try to strike at our vital facilities today. ”