MOSCOW: In a New Year telegram to US President Donald Trump , Russia's President Vladimir Putin says a constructive dialogue between the two nations is essential for global stability.The Kremlin said Saturday that Putin emphasized in his Season's Greetings to Trump that Russia and the US could develop a "pragmatic cooperation aimed at long-term perspective" on the basis of "equality and mutual respect. "Putin noted that "the development a constructive Russian-US dialogue is particularly important for strengthening strategic stability in the world and finding the optimal answers to global threats and challenges. "Ties between Moscow and Washington sank to a post-Cold War low following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the allegations of its meddling in the US presidential election last year.

Source: Times of India December 30, 2017 12:02 UTC