Putin Foresees No Shift in US-Russia Relations Post-Election

Russian President asserts continuity in policy regardless of US election outcome, criticizes current administration's approach.

Putin claims US-Russia relations will remain unchanged regardless of the election winner.
He criticizes the Biden administration for its handling of US political and global leadership.
Putin dismisses any special connection with former President Trump, citing past sanctions.
The Russian leader made these comments at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
This marks Putin's first interaction with Western journalists since the Ukraine invasion.