Ushakov: no breakthrough in relations between Russia and the USA yet

“No, no breakthrough is felt, of course, but a businesslike attitude has manifested itself from the American side,” he said.

According to him, the Russian side stated to its American colleagues that it expects to concretize the idea of ​​US President Donald Trump on the issue of strategic stability. Frustration was also expressed with the decision to withdraw the United States from the INF. In addition, the parties discussed the situation around the START Treaty, which expires in 2021.

Ushakov said that during the meeting between Putin and Pompeo, the situation in Ukraine was not affected, and the question of the “fate” of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was not raised.

Also, Putin and Pompeo discussed the possibility of meeting the leaders of Russia and the United States in Japan.