Moscow, Nov 7 (AP) President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, in the Russian leader's first public comment on the outcome of the US balloting.

Putin's comment came after a speech during an international forum conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

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"I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election as president of the United States of America,” Putin said in a question-and-answer session. (AP)

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