Russians following the US presidential election are largely of the view that Donald Trump’s return to the White House could lead to an improvement of ties between Washington and Moscow, Anadolu reports.

The reasoning on Moscow’s streets is rooted in views of Trump’s previous term, which Russians say had indicators of progress, especially his interactions with President Vladimir Putin.

“Trump is more in touch with our president, so it will be easier to establish relations with him than with (Joe) Biden, (Kamala) Harris, and their supporters,” Evgeny, a resident of the Russian capital, told Anadolu.

Arina, another Moscow resident, backed his assessment, saying she believes a Trump administration would boost chances of better bilateral relations.

“There’s hope for improvement with a president who seeks better ties with Russia,” she said.

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