Donald Trump, who served as US President from 2017 to 2021, won the presidential election that took place on November 5.
"We must give credit to Trump, he certainly said it as it is. American society is sick, that's what he said. If before the election the slogan was 'let's make America great again,' now it's 'let's make America healthy again,'" Zakharova said. "This is a more realistic assessment. In these circumstances, we will need to interact with this country in some way."
She added that there were wonderful moments of cooperation in the history of relations between Russia and the United States that are worth striving for. But today it is noticeable how Russophobia is encouraged in the United States, which "is becoming a sector of the general American philosophy," she added
Trump became the first US politician since the 19th century to return to the White House after a four-year hiatus. Trump's victory was announced by all leading media outlets counting votes: the Associated Press, Fox News, CNN, NBC, ABC, and CBS.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris addressed supporters and announced that she would concede, while incumbent US President Joe Biden spoke with Trump and congratulated him.
The Electoral College from the states must vote for candidates in accordance with the will of the voters on December 17, and the new Congress will approve the voting results on January 6. The inauguration will take place on January 20.
Biden Has Some Time to Create More Problems
The outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden may create problems for Russia for another couple of months while still in power, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman added.
"Regarding bilateral relations, we need to understand and be realistic. The US presidential election has taken place. It has been recognized as such within the United States. The losers acknowledged the winner, but he [US President-elect Donald Trump] still needs to take office. Please do not forget that the outgoing administration still has a couple of months in their pocket. During this time, and we know them, a lot can be done to make a mess, I think their Russophobia has not gone away," Zakharova said.
The current administration has failed in implementing much of its Russophobic policy, Zakharova added.
"The concept of creating an anti-Russia on the territory of Ukraine has failed. The idea of isolating Russia has failed. After all, this is not just a myth. This was an attempt to bring it to life. And much was done for this," Zakharova said.