Russia's President Vladimir Putin has called for a constructive dialogue between Russia and the US since it is essential for global stability.

He made the appeal in a New Year telegram message to the US President Donald Trump on Saturday. In the message, he stressed that Russia and the U.S. could develop a "pragmatic cooperation aimed at long-term perspective" on the basis of "equality and mutual respect. The development of a constructive Russian-U.S. dialogue is particularly important for strengthening strategic stability in the world and finding the optimal answers to global threats and challenges.