Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, highlighting the history of relations between the two countries and stressing their shared responsibility to maintain global security and stability.
In a message released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Putin addressed the U.S. President saying: "Dear Mr. President, dear Donald," noting that the U.S. Declaration of Independence was a pivotal moment in world history as well as the foundation of the American state.
The Russian President recalled how Russia, during the Tsarist era, supported American colonists in their struggle for independence from British rule, reminiscing about the "glorious chapters" in the two nations' 250-year relationship.
Putin added that Russia and the United States had been allies during both World Wars and had collectively contributed to the defeat of Nazism, playing a crucial role in establishing the modern international order.
The Russian President emphasized that as the world's two largest nuclear powers, Moscow and Washington have a special responsibility to uphold international security and stability. He concluded his message by wishing President Trump health and success, and the American people happiness and prosperity.