Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday congratulated Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election in November, saying he hoped their countries could set aside their differences to promote global security.
The Russian leader wished the US president-elect every success, adding that: “For my part, I am ready for collaboration and contacts with you,” according to a Kremlin statement.
The Russian president was one of the last remaining leaders of major world countries to have held back on congratulating Biden, who was confirmed as the next US president by the Electoral College on Monday.
Officials in Moscow, including the country’s elections chief and foreign minister, had earlier criticized the US elections process, describing it as archaic and not representative of the will of the people.
