He published the corresponding statement on his Twitter page.

“Today’s meetings are a positive step forward. The US and Russia have demonstrated in the past that they can cooperate on key international issues. We urge Russia to work with us to change the trajectory of relations for the benefit of both nations, ”he wrote.

Today's meetings were a positive step forward. We can cooperate on key international issues. We urge you both of you. pic.twitter.com/LDoixnsTVe

- Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) May 14, 2019

Earlier, Assistant to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov stated that during the meeting between Putin and Pompeo, the sides expressed readiness to restore the channels of communication and improve relations between the two countries.