US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to normalise US-Russia ties, the Kremlin has said, following a phone conversation between the two.
Mr Putin wished Mr Trump success in implementing his poll promises. Mr Trump, who had praised Mr Putin in the election campaign, said he wants an enduring relationship with Russia.
The Kremlin revealed Mr Trump and Mr Putin had discussed Syria and agreed that current Russian-US relations are extremely unsatisfactory.
Mr Putin and Mr Trump had agreed to stay in touch by phone and arrange to meet in person at a later date, the Kremlin added.
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama said Mr Trump had told him he remained committed to a strong Nato.