Putin Respects Trump for His Approach to US National Interests, Lavrov Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin respects US leader Donald Trump and his approach to American national interests. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to RIA Novosti.

“President Vladimir Putin has a great respect for President Donald Trump. He respects how attentive President Trump is to the national interests of the United States, focusing on the interests, welfare, and historical heritage of the American people,” said Lavrov.

At the same time, Lavrov expressed confidence that Trump also respects Putin's stance on defending Russian interests.