United States President Donald Trump has described Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping as “tough, smart leaders" who must be taken seriously.

In his first interview with CBS News since settling a lawsuit with the network’s parent company earlier this year, Trump appeared on 60 Minutes on Sunday night and offered candid views on global leadership and diplomacy.

When asked which of the two was more difficult to deal with, Trump drew no distinction. “Both tough. Both smart. They’re both very strong leaders. These are people not to be toyed with," he said. “They’re serious people, not the type to walk in talking about how nice the weather is."

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