Trump is flattered by Putin's words about himself

US presidential candidate, favorite of the presidential race from the Republican Party, Donald Trump commented on a flattering statement made to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The billionaire admitted that for him Putin’s words is “great honor”.

“This is always a great honor - to receive compliments from a person who is so highly respected in his country and abroad,” Trump said, whose words are given by Politico .

He also added that "he always felt that Russia and the United States should together fight terrorism and restore peace around the world, not to mention cooperation in trade and other benefits received from mutual respect."

Putin's statement about Trump was made on Thursday, December 17, during communication with reporters on the sidelines immediately after a large press conference. The head of state welcomed the application for the post of US President from the Republican Party Donald Trump about his readiness for closer relations with the Russian Federation.

"He is a very bright, talented person, without any doubt. <...> He is the absolute leader of the presidential race," Putin said.

The foreign press also drew attention to Putin’s praise to Trump. The Washington Post on this occasion notes that in 2004 Vladimir Putin supported George Bush, and in 2012 - Barack Obama (both won). Taylor mentions Kim Jong Ira, who supported John Kerry in the 2004 elections (and he lost), as well as Hugo Chavez and Muammar Gaddafi, who spoke out in favor of Obama during the election campaign he won. At the same time, Kim Jong Ira supported John Kerry in the 2004 elections (and he lost), according to the translation of the material on the website of Inopressa .

Earlier, Trump said that Putin deserves five for leadership, unlike Barack Obama. According to the billionaire, in case of victory in the election, he will be able to get along with the Russian president and with many other world leaders, with whom the United States is now not the best relationship.

Meanwhile, the Republican Senator John McCain ridiculed Trump for positive grades in his direction from the Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “This is a marriage concluded in heaven. I can’t wait at all,” McCain said in an interview with Fox Business Network with humor.

He also criticized US President Barack Obama for his constant concessions during Putin's aggression. “I have not seen such indulgence to Vladimir Putin in any president,” added McCain.