Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential elections, and hopes for joint work to improve US-Russian relations, Russian media reported.

In a telegram Putin hoped they would overcome the crisis of Russia-U.S. relations, as well as to address the issues of the international agenda and to search effective responses to global security challenges.

Besides, Russian President expressed confidence that forming of the constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington which is based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and taking into account each other's positions, is in the interest of people of their countries and the world community on the whole.