US PRESIDENT Donald Trump says he wants to meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in the “not too distant future” to discuss the “arms race” between Russia and the US.

Mr Trump said he also wants to discuss Ukraine, North Korea, and Syria with the Russian leader.

Mr Trump’s comments in the Oval Office come after what he says was a “very good call” with Mr Putin to congratulate him on his re-election on Sunday to a fourth six-year term as Russia’s leader.

Mr Trump said the pair “will probably get together in the not-too-distant future” to discuss the international arms race.

The AP reported that Mr Putin and Mr Trump did discuss the arms race and co-operation on combating terrorism, according to a statement from the Russian government.

Mr Putin’s re-election was tainted by reports of voting irregularities.