Following are some of the key quotes from Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual phone-in and press conference. ON HIS 25 YEARS IN POWER Yes, I think that I did more than just safeguard (Russia). I think that we have moved back from the edge of the abyss,

President Vladimir Putin said he’s willing to hold talks with US President-elect Donald Trump, though he said they haven’t spoken in more than four years.

Trump has also said he wants Putin to be ready to agree on a deal. So far, though, the incoming U.S. president hasn’t indicated how he’ll get both sides to the negotiating table to resolve the war, and on what terms.