(VOVworld) – On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said despite differences, the Russia-US ties still play a pivotal role in assuring stability and security in the world.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: RIA Novosti)

In a congratulation message to US President Barack Obama on the occasion of the Independence Day of the United States of America, July 4^th, President Putin said if the dialogues are held in the principle of equality and respecting each other’s interests, Russia and the US can find out solutions to complicated international issues and deal with global threats and challenges.