According to CNN, on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Trump as a "smart and experienced" politician who can find "solutions". Putin also accused Biden of creating "additional difficulties" for the incoming Trump administration because he allowed Ukraine to fire US-made ATACMS long-range missiles at targets in Russia. When asked if Biden's decision would affect Russia-US relations in the future, Putin said things could improve after Trump takes office in January. Putin also said Trump has overcome the "severe test" of returning to the White House, referring to the two assassination attempts Trump suffered during his campaign. "Absolutely uncivilized means of struggle have been used against Trump" more than once, Putin said, adding that he was concerned that Trump was not safe at the moment. Referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Putin threatened to launch more of Russia's new medium-range ballistic missiles, warning: "We will use the means at our disposal." "The use of" Hazel "missiles against the Ukrainian army, military industrial facilities or decision-making centers, including Kiev, cannot be ruled out, because the Kiev authorities continue to try to attack our important facilities today."