Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call

US President Joe Biden has warned Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about election meddling in their first call, the White House says.

The conversation on Tuesday afternoon included a discussion about the ongoing opposition protests in Russia and the Start nuclear treaty.

Mr Putin congratulated the new US president on winning the election, according to a Russian statement.

Both parties said they agreed to maintain contact moving forward.

Former US President Donald Trump was accused by critics of not being forceful enough with Mr Putin. US intelligence officials say Moscow has...