Vladimir Putin has addressed Joe Biden’s controversial statement about alleged Russian meddling in the 2020 presidential elections, which took a personal turn against him, APA reports citing Sputnik.

“As for the statement by my American counterpart, we really are, as he said, personally acquainted. What would I answer him? I would tell him: stay healthy! I wish him good health”, the Russian president said, stressing he is not joking or being ironic.