Putin’s spokesman said that Putin is planning “to send a telegram” to the official winner of the U.S. presidential elections. The Kremlin realizes all to well that it’s Biden, not Trump—hence a telegram and not another “perfect” phone call.

— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) November 13, 2020

Dear @SecPompeo: Please transmit this Russian congratulatory telegram to President-elect @JoeBiden when you receive it. Thank you. https://t.co/vBrJA3xbbD

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) November 13, 2020