“A good, substantive conversation took place, the interest of the two parties was confirmed, which is very important, in order to begin straightening relations and gradually restore communication channels,” - Ushakov’s Interfax comment on the results of the Putin-Pompeo meeting in Sochi.

An assistant to the Russian leader noted that during the talks the situation in Syria, the DPRK, the Middle East and Venezuela was touched upon.

In addition, the issue of strategic security in the field of nuclear weapons was discussed.

Earlier, Putin told Pompeo about the desire to restore full-fledged relations with Washington.