Trump and Putin discuss future ties in phone call
By Brent Griffiths
11/14/16 03:55 PM EST
Updated 11/14/16 04:24 PM EST
President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke via phone on Monday, their first conversation since the New York billionaire was elected on Nov. 8.
According to a readout of the call from Trump's transition team, the two discussed a variety of issues, including: current roadblocks to U.S.-Russian relations, economic issues and the history of ties between the two countries.
Trump noted that he is looking forward to "a strong and enduring relationship with Russia and the people of Russia," the readout said.
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