During a recent phone call, Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin expressed a mutual desire to move past what Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described as an 'abnormal period' in relations between the United States and Russia. Lavrov highlighted that the two leaders acknowledged the importance of ending a phase where communication between the two nations was limited to specific technical and humanitarian matters.
The consensus reached during the call emphasized the necessity of reestablishing dialogue on a wide range of issues that could be addressed through collaboration between Russia and the United States. This shift in approach aims to address various challenges and opportunities that require the involvement of both countries.
In line with this diplomatic development, Lavrov is set to lead a delegation of Russian officials to Saudi Arabia for discussions with senior Trump administration representatives in Riyadh. The upcoming talks are expected to cover not only the state of US-Russia relations but also focus on laying the groundwork for potential negotiations concerning the conflict in Ukraine.
According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, the agenda for the discussions will involve listening to American counterparts and being prepared to provide responses. Following these exchanges, the outcomes will be reported to the respective leaders, who will then determine the next steps in the diplomatic process.
