Vladimir Putin revealed in an exclusive interview with the RIA state news agency and Rossiya-1 state television channel that during the last year of Donald Trump's presidency, Trump personally confronted him regarding his perceived sympathy towards Joe Biden.
Putin recounted how Trump directly questioned him, asking whether he wished for "Sleepy Joe" to triumph.
Putin expressed astonishment at the subsequent allegations of Russian interference in support of Trump, dismissing them as unfounded.
Putin reiterated Russia's steadfast commitment to non-interference in foreign elections, emphasizing their willingness to cooperate with any leader chosen by the American people.
However, Putin had previously expressed a preference for Biden over Trump.
In February, during an interview on Russian television, Putin praised Biden's extensive experience, predictability, and traditional political background, suggesting that Biden's leadership would be more conducive to positive relations with Russia.