Putin & Trump signal new Russia-US partnership

MOSCOW, (rt.com), 28 Jan, 2017 -  “Both sides expressed their readiness to make active joint efforts to stabilize and develop Russia-US cooperation on a constructive, equitable and mutually beneficial basis,” as well as “build up partner cooperation” on a wide range of international issues, according to a Kremlin statement following their discussion.  

The White House said that the “positive” conversation was “a significant start to improving the relationship between the United States and Russia that is in need of repair.”  

“Both President Trump and President Putin are hopeful that after today’s call the two sides can move quickly to tackle terrorism and other important issues of mutual concern,” the White House statement added.  

The two leaders also discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as Iran’s nuclear program me. “Major aspects of the Ukrainian crisis have been also touched upon,” the Kremlin announced.  

The leaders of Russia and the US have noted a need to restore economic ties “to stimulate” further development of the relationship between the nations.  

Putin and Trump also agreed to initiate a process to “work out possible dates and venue of their personal meeting.”