OREANDA-NEWS. December 24, 2010. The main subject of the conversation was the ratification by US Senate of the New START Treaty, with the point made that this event will consolidate the results of joint efforts to build a constructive and mutually respectful partnership with the USA.

The two presidents gave a high assessment of the Russian-US cooperation over the outgoing year and reaffirmed their resolution to continue steadily developing these relations.

Mr Medvedev and Mr Obama also discussed current international affairs, agreed to continue their regular contacts, and ended their conversation by exchanging their warmest and best wishes on the holiday season and upcoming New Year.