The Kremlin says Russia’s Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump have agreed to work closely together and boost ties between the powers. It’s their first official contact since Trump took office. A Kremlin statement says “both sides showed their readiness for active, joint work to stabilize and develop Russian-American co-operation.”There is no immediate comment from the White House. The Kremlin says Putin and Trump will maintain “regular personal contact” and begin preparations for a face-to-face meeting. They’ve been pushed to their worst level since the Cold War by the Ukraine crisis, war in Syria and allegations of Russian meddling in U.S. elections.

Source: National Post January 28, 2017 20:32 UTC