Aleksey Pushkov, the head of Russia's Foreign Affairs Committee, tweeted high praises of Donald Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE's reported pick for secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, who has very close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The tweet applauds Trump for appointing someone with experience working with Russia.

"Selection of Tillerson is a sensation. This businessmen, by definition a pragmatist, also has extensive experience working with Russia. Trump continues to surprise," the tweet says, according to a Hill translation.

Выбор Тиллерсона - сенсация. Это бизнесмен, по определению прагматик, да еще и с большим опытом работы с Россией. Трамп продолжает удивлять. — Алексей Пушков (@Alexey_Pushkov) December 10, 2016

The head of Russian parliament foreign affairs committee is pleased with the choice of Tillerson, he says in part "Trump continues to amaze" https://t.co/tSTyaEJNln — Yashar (@yashar) December 11, 2016

Head of Russian Parliament foreign affairs committee says by choosing Tillerson, Trump is showing that he is serious. https://t.co/GzSSuDruRo — Yashar (@yashar) December 11, 2016



According to the Wall Street Journal, Tillerson negotiated an energy partnership with Putin in 2011 that could be worth up to $500 billion.

Trump's choice of Tillerson was reported on Saturday and has since been the subject of much criticism from both parties.