After Trump election win, Russia says Putin won't send congratulatory message

JOHANNESBURG - While Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election victory, Russia says it was open to dialogue, however, it would adopt a wait-and-see approach for now.

The Kremlin has described relations between the US and Russia as being at historic lows.

Its spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said that America was an unfriendly country that has directly and indirectly been involved in a war against their country.

Trump, throughout his campaign, has suggested he would push for peace between the warring countries.

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As Ukraine’s Volodomyr Zekenskyy readies himself to personally congratulate Trump, Russia said its president, Vladimir Putin, would not be sending hearty messages to America’s president-elect.

Instead, it said it wanted to see what he did once sworn into office in January.

Zelenskyy’s country has relied on the US for military aid throughout its two years of conflict with Russia.

Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is yet to make a public appearance, with her team suggesting she will address supporters later on Wednesday.

Trump’s inauguration is set to take place in January 2025.