US Presidents Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Source: Getty Images)
During the call, Mr. Trump also said he intends to meet with Putin to discuss various subjects, including an “arms race” that is “getting out of control.”
"I congratulated him on the victory, the electoral victory," Mr Trump told reporters at the White House.
"The call had to do also with the fact that we will probably get together in the not too distant future so we can discuss arms, we can discuss the arms race."
The White House later said there were no specific plans for a meeting.
Vietnamese State President Tran Dai Quang on March 19th sent a congratulatory letter to Vladimir Putin on his re-election as President of Russia.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong also cabled a message to congratulate the re-elected President.
Earlier, incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin has won his fourth term with some 72% of the vote.
President Vladimir Putin has promised to use his new term to beef up Russia’s defences against the West and to raise living standards.
“Dear friends, thank you, on this frosty Moscow night we gather here in the capital’s heart, thank you for your support,” Putin told the audience. "I want to address those who gathered in Moscow and the supporters all across the territory of our enormous country. Thank you very much for the result! You are our joint team, and I’m a member of your team.”
Russia’s President expressed hopes for fruitful work and success in the future, stressing the importance of national unity and securing the trust of those who voted for other candidates. Prior to leaving the stage to applause, Putin led the crowd in a chant of: “Russia! Russia!”./.