Moscow, July 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that both Russia and the US bear a "special responsibility" for maintaining global security, as he congratulated US President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence.
In a message published by the Kremlin on Saturday, Putin extended his wishes to Trump and his family, expressing hopes for their "health, well-being and success," while wishing the American people "happiness and prosperity."The Russian leader described the signing of the US Declaration of Independence as "an important milestone in world history" and highlighted the historical ties between the two countries.
Putin noted that Russia and the United States had fought alongside one another during the t...