Russia's Vladimir Putin Praises Trump Stance Against Firing Missiles into Russia

The Kremlin has praised US President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to Ukraine firing US-supplied weapons into Russia.

Speaking to reporters on Friday Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: 'The statement fully aligns with our position, with our view on the reasons for escalation. It is obvious that Trump understands exactly what is escalating the situation.'

It comes after the incoming US president criticised Ukraine's use of US-supplied missiles in a Time magazine interview published Thursday, suggesting he could alter US policy towards Ukraine. 

'It's crazy what's taking place. It's crazy. I disagree very vehemently with sending missiles hundreds of miles into Russia.

Why are we doing that? We're just escalating this war and making it worse.

That should not have been allowed to be done,' Trump said in an interview to mark his being named Time's Person of the Year.