The Kremlin announced on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov clarified that Putin did not receive an invitation.
“As a rule, foreign leaders are not invited to the inauguration ceremony,” Peskov explained. “President Putin did not plan to attend and was not expecting an invitation.”
The confirmation comes amidst global curiosity about the future of U.S.-Russia relations under the incoming Trump administration. Trump has previously expressed an interest in improving ties with Russia, leading to speculation about potential collaborations.
Despite the lack of an invitation, both nations are expected to engage in diplomatic efforts once Trump takes office. Observers around the world are watching closely to see how this relationship unfolds.
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Kremlin says Putin has not received invite to Trump's inauguration
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