Putin, Trump Hold First Phone Conversation Since Election

US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held their first telephone call, in which the two leaders discussed Syria and agreed to improve and develop bilateral ties, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Trump’s team has issued a statement saying Trump is 'very much looking forward to having a strong and enduring relationship with Russia and the people of Russia'.

RT's Gayane Chichakyan and Michael Hughes, Journalist and foreign policy strategist, talk on the issue.