Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday that Moscow and Beijing's foreign policy ties played a stabilising role in international affairs.

The two leaders were speaking on a video call.

Chinese President Xi Jinping talked with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video meeting on Tuesday.

Russia congratulates Donald Trump

Russia congratulates Donald Trump on taking office as US president and welcomes his proclaimed intent to resume contacts between the two countries, Vladimir Putin has said, during a meeting of the country’s National Security Council on Monday, Russia Today reported.

“We’re hearing the statements of the newly elected US president and members of his team about the desire to restore direct contacts with Russia, which were halted by the outgoing administration. We also hear his statement about the need to do everything to prevent world war three,” Putin said.

“Of course, we welcome such an attitude and congratulate the elected US president on taking office,” he added.

Moscow has never refused dialogue with Washington and has always expressed readiness to deal with any US administration, the president said, adding that, Russia remains committed to its principles and believes the dialogue must be built upon equal and mutually respectful basis.

Last week, the incoming US president announced he planned to meet with Putin very quickly after getting sworn in.