Vladimir Putin congratulated President of the United States Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America.
The message reads, in part:
“The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence not only heralded the birth of your nation but also constituted a landmark event in world history. It was then that Russia extended its unequivocal support to the North American colonists in their struggle for freedom from British rule.
Over the course of two and a half centuries, many significant pages have been written in the history of relations between our nations. We fought as allies in two world wars, together liberating humanity from the horrors of Nazism, and subsequently played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of the contemporary world order. Today, Russia and the United States as the world’s two largest nuclear powers bear a special responsibility for maintaining international security and stability.
I am confident that the establishment of constructive, equitable and mutually beneficial relations between Moscow and Washington serves the interests not only of our peoples but also of the entire international community.
Donald, I wish you and your loved ones health, well-being and every success, and I wish all citizens of the United States happiness and prosperity.”