Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his preference for Biden as the next U.S. president over Trump, saying he has "more experience." There is likely to be speculation as to the true meaning of his statement that he did not choose Trump, who was seen as giving Russia an advantage.
On the 14th, the Russian President's Office released the contents of President Putin's interview on state television.
In response to a question about whether he would prefer the next president of the United States, President Biden or former President Trump, he answered, ``Mr. Biden. He is more experienced and predictable.'' He expressed his preference for Mr.
Regarding President Biden's memory and health condition being talked about in the United States, President Putin said, ``I'm not a doctor, so it's not appropriate for me to comment.''
President Biden has strongly criticized President Putin, who continues to invade Ukraine, as he approaches the presidential election this fall, saying, ``I will not let a dictator win.''
On the other hand, Mr. Trump criticized the Biden administration's aid to Ukraine, which some believe is an advantage for Russia.
Mr. Putin may have believed that if he answered ``Mr. Trump'' as the preferred American president, Mr. Biden's support base would become more united and would be at a disadvantage to Mr. Trump, which would likely lead to speculation as to the true meaning of his statement. is.