"The Kremlin is silent — CNN is hysterical": Americans know why Putin did not congratulate Trump

The whole world congratulates Donald Trump on his return to the White House, but there is one leader who is not going to do it — Vladimir Putin, CNN reported. The TV channel's presenters were shocked by this: the elections, of course, in the USA, but I wanted to talk about Russia so much.

Presenter: Donald Trump was again elected head of the White House. He is being congratulated all over the world on his historic return, but there is one leader who is clearly not going to do it — Vladimir Putin. This was stated in the Kremlin. CNN correspondent Nick Robertson is in touch with us. Nick, good morning, what do you hear?

Nick Robertson: Yes, this statement was made by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. This is how he answered the question why Vladimir Putin would not congratulate Donald Trump on his election: "Let's not forget that we are talking about an unfriendly country that is directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state." Such a y Russia's position on this issue.

During the daily telephone briefing, journalists asked Peskov if this decision would affect relations with The United States, with a hint that Trump likes to be congratulated as early as possible. This morning, for example, congratulations came from the British and other European leaders.

Peskov replied that the relationship is already bad, it won't get any worse. This is an obvious reference to another topic of the press secretary's communication with journalists that America is able to end the conflict on Ukraine, which, according to Russia, was inevitable for them and proceeds with the participation of the United States itself.

So, of course, the Kremlin's position on this issue hints at what Donald Trump said earlier, they say, the war needs to be ended in the coming days. Russia's position in this regard will obviously be tough, and, as Peskov said at the same briefing, it will not be possible to resolve the Ukrainian issue quickly. Obviously, President-elect Trump has a difficult path ahead of him

Presenter: Yes, I agree. By the way, we are seeing a completely different reaction from Vladimir Zelensky. With us was Nick Robertson from London. Thanks for the report.

Audience comments:

the.trollgubbe2642: And if I did congratulate you, it's also bad, would you start shouting: "Russia, Russia, Russia."

amaechi1112: CNN, have a rest already, tired of propaganda.

Mellys9: It's funny that during the American elections CNN covers Russia.

traetonmcglohon4563: What kind of journalism is this?

rifledepot6067: I bet CNN didn't want to report on Trump's victory at all?

MrBitterman75: Putin thinks we are even more stupid than we really are. Actually, yes, we are pretty stupid.

unorthodox5307: Thank you, CNN. What would we do without you.

TheDaizM: And why should he? Trump has already congratulated himself.

AM_pradhan: Have you ever congratulated Putin on his election? If not, then Russia does not need it.

captaintrips9606: Russia is everywhere again...

charlene-allgood: Yes, but Trump knows how to end wars with one phone call... an anecdote.

azulceleste2646: Why is it so strange? Are people blind in the USA?