Joe Biden challenges Vladimir Putin on US elections

US President Joe Biden has challenged Russia leader, Vladimir Putin about election meddling in their first phone conversation as counterparts according to reports from the White House.

The conversation included a discussion about the ongoing opposition protests in Russia, sovereignty of Ukraine and an extension of the last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms pact.

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.