Putin and Trump set to restore normal US-Russia ties, Ambassador Darchiev says
TASS reported on June 12 that Russia's Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, said Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have set a mutual objective of normalizing bilateral relations and have established persona.
At a glance
- Darchiev said Putin and Trump set a shared goal of normalizing US-Russia relations (TASS, June 12).
- He said Russia welcomes the US administration's “constructive and pragmatic” approach to restoring relations.
- The remarks were made at a Russia Day embassy reception attended by US officials.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
TASS reported on June 12 that Russia's Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, said Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have set a mutual objective of normalizing bilateral relations and have established personal contacts. Darchiev said Moscow welcomes what he called the “constructive and pragmatic” approach of the current US administration to restoring ties, while acknowledging that “not everything is going smoothly” given persistent geopolitical circumstances. He made the remarks at a Russia Day reception at the Russian Embassy attended by White House and State Department officials.
Key facts on file
- Darchiev said Putin and Trump set a shared goal of normalizing US-Russia relations (TASS, June 12).
- He said Russia welcomes the US administration's “constructive and pragmatic” approach to restoring relations.
- The remarks were made at a Russia Day embassy reception attended by US officials.
