Vladimir Putin congratulates Joe Biden after Electoral College confirmation
15 December 2020 |
3:11 pm
The Russian president has congratulated Joe Biden on his victory over Donald Trump, weeks after many other world leaders. The Kremlin called for "collaboration" between superpowers to solve global security challenges.
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