Putin Praises `Absolute Leader' Trump as Colorful, Talented Guy

  • President's remarks came after three-hour news conference
  • Putin said he welcomes Trump's plan for deeper Russia ties

Putin: Donald Trump Is a Very Talented Person

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President Vladimir Putin hailed Donald Trump as the “absolute leader” in the U.S. presidential contest, praising the candidate’s talk about building a deeper relationship with Russia.

The Republican candidate is “a very colorful character and talented,” Putin said after concluding his three-hour annual press conference in Moscow.