Moscow [Russia], Dec 15 (NT): Russian President Vladimir Putin has discharged accusation of collusion between Russia and the United States President Donald Trump's election campaign group.

The Irish Times also presented a report on Putin railing at US politicians for demonizing Russia and then expecting it to aid on several issues such as the North Korean nuclear programme.

Putin also declared he would run in the 2018 presidential election as an independent contestant while hoping for hold up from the political 'forces giving out his views on the ‘development of nation '

"This will be a self-nomination. I expect to have support of those political forces (parties and public organizations) that share my view on the country's development and trust me. I certainly expect this very much," Russian news agency TASS quoted Putin, as asserting.

"I expect a widespread support of the Russian citizens,” TASS further reported.

Putin further stated that both -  PresidentTrump and North Korea supremo Kim Jong-un – must be 'calm down' in order to resolve the aggravation crisis on the Korean Peninsula.

Putin stated he expected 'common sense will prevail' even as President Trump and Kim continue to deal personal insults and threats of nuclear war. (NT)