In his congratulations, the Russian leader said that Russia and the United States bear a special responsibility for international and regional stability.

“I am convinced that in development of our agreements reached during the June summit in Geneva and subsequent contacts, we can move forward and establish an effective Russian-American dialogue based on mutual respect and consideration of each other’s national interests,” the Kremlin press service quotes. fragment of the telegram.

Earlier it became known that Putin congratulated world leaders, as well as heads of international organizations, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.