Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope for the continuation of constructive dialogue with US leader Donald Trump, noting that recent contacts with Washington have shown that the White House administration is listening to Russia's concerns.

“Our recent contacts with President Trump and the US administration in Anchorage have shown that the new administration is listening to us,” Putin said, according to Izvestia.

According to him, mutual understanding has been reached with the White House at this point. He also stressed that he hopes for the continuation of constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington.