Donald Trump has long expressed a wish for better ties with Moscow, praised Vladimir Putin and signalled that US-Russia relations could be in line for a makeover. Photo: APWashington: President Donald Trump said he respects Vladimir Putin, and when an interviewer called the Russian leader “a killer,” Trump said the US has many of them. Putin has called Trump a “very bright and talented man.”ALSO READ | When Trump, Putin, Kim Jong-un turned Gods at India Art FairDuring Putin’s years in power, a number of prominent Russian opposition figures and journalists have been killed. In the interview, Trump says, “I do respect him,” and then is asked why. Our country’s so innocent?”ALSO READ | Donald Trump slams ‘so-called’ judge on travel as state lifts visa banIn the excerpt released by Fox, Trump did not cite specific US actions.

Source: Mint February 05, 2017 14:37 UTC