Putin weighs us attempts to restore bilateral relationships – RT World News

Donald Trump’s administration “do everything” to fix what has been destroyed, according to the Russian president

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the efforts of the new US administration to rebuild relations between Moscow and Washington, but he said the process was still difficult.

“We know the new administration, headed by the president [Donald] Trump does everything to restore at least part of what was practically reduced to zero, destroyed by the former American administration, “ Putin said on Friday during a meeting with the Russian Security Council.

However, he indicated that “The process is not easy, if not complicated,” Adding “Let’s see what comes from it.”

Communication between Russia and the United States actually collapsed during the era of former US President Joe Biden, as both countries imposed various restrictions on each other, including limiting diplomatic employees, reducing banking access, and seizing diplomatic real estate. Moscow maintains its measures in response to the measures taken by Washington.




The new American administration indicated its intention to normalize relations. Trump made a long phone call to Putin on February 12, while Russian delegations and the United States later held high -level meetings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Tarkay to discuss the dialogue.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington and Moscow can restore economic relations once the conflict in Ukraine is resolved. Trump also suggested that the sanctions be lifted on Russia “At some point” As part of a negotiation settlement on Ukraine.

According to The Kremlin, Putin met on Thursday with Trump’s Special Envoy, Steve Whittkov, who arrived in the Russian capital to transfer more detailed information about the USA talks on Tuesday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In the wake of the discussions in Jeddah, Washington and Kiev published a joint statement in which Ukraine agreed to a 30 -day ceasefire with Russia, while the United States announced the resumption of military aid and intelligence participation with Kiev.

During a press conference on Thursday, Putin said Russia “Totally support” The idea of ​​resolving the Ukrainian conflict through peaceful means is ready to discuss the suggestion of the ceasefire. The Russian president suggested that this could include a personal conversation with the American leader.

However, Putin stressed that all the details of the ceasefire must first be clarified, noting that Moscow is not interested in a short -term solution, but instead seeks a permanent solution to the conflict.

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