Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia respects America's national interests and believes that Russia's national interests will be treated the same way. In response to the question of whether he has a point of contact with the US, Putin said, “The American people and the US leadership, including the President, all have their own national interests. We respect that, and we think we will be treated the same way.” Putin made these comments in footage not included in the documentary “Russia • Kremlin • 25 Years of Putin” broadcast on “Russia 1.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia respects America's national interests and believes that Russia's national interests will be treated the same way. In response to the question of whether he has a point of contact with the US, Putin said, “The American people and the US leadership, including the President, all have their own national interests. We respect that, and we think we will be treated the same way.” Putin made these comments in footage not included in the documentary “Russia • Kremlin • 25 Years of Putin” broadcast on “Russia 1.”