“The historical significance of the allied relations that connected our peoples during the Second World War and made it possible to defeat the common enemy is emphasized,” the statement said.
Following these traditions, they specified there, Russia and the United States are capable of achieving much in solving the problems of our time, including in the fight against terrorism, epidemics and in the settlement of regional conflicts.
The American side also proposed to send a batch of medical equipment to Russia in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection.
The presidents reaffirmed the importance of maintaining Russian-American dialogue.
“The leaders expressed satisfaction with the conversation, which was constructive and meaningful,” the Kremlin said.
Earlier in the White House, it was announced that Putin and Trump had raised the issue of arms control and the fight against the coronavirus pandemic over the phone.
In particular, the American president emphasized that the United States is committed to effective arms control, which applies to "not only Russia, but also China."