US President-elect Donald Trump, said he hopes to find common grounds with Russia and to fight against IS terrorist group together with Moscow. "Russia can help us fight ISIS," he said during his first press conference after his victory in New York.

" Asset, not liability' if Putin likes me," he added. At the same time, he said, that he can be tough with Russia. 

Trump said, he does not know if he would get along with Putin once he takes office. "I hope I do. And if I don't, do you honestly believe that Hillary would be tougher on Putin than me?" said the US president-elect.

Trump will take the office on January 20.