President Donald Trump has said that Vladimir Putin told him there was no Russian interference in the US election, and that he was offended by the mere suggestion.

“He said he didn't meddle,” said Mr Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One during his 11-day Asia trip.

“I asked him again. You can only ask so many times. But I just asked him again, and he said he absolutely did not meddle in our election. He did not do what they're saying he did.”

US intelligence agencies are unanimously agreed that Russia attempted to swing the election in Mr Trump’s favour, through online campaigns and the production of “fake news”.

Robert Mueller and Congress are both investigating whether Mr Trump’s team colluded with the Russians to ensure their victory.

