“In a subsequent telephone conversation (with Russian President Vladimir Putin. - RT ), US President Donald Trump said that the United States has increased the production capacity of ventilators, would like to support the efforts of the Russian government to combat coronavirus infection,” he said during a briefing following the ministerial meeting of the Baltic Sea states.
Lavrov emphasized that Russia considers American assistance a sincere and sincere offer.
“Now this proposal is already taking on practical outlines, it is being implemented ... Our American partners are planning two flights that will deliver these devices to Russian medical facilities,” the diplomat noted.
On May 7, Russian and American presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had a telephone conversation.
According to the White House, Trump noted his readiness to provide assistance to Russia if it needs support because of the spread of the disease.
Later, the US president said that Putin “accepted the offer” for the supply of ventilation devices.
According to a Pentagon spokesman, the United States will deliver 200 mechanical ventilation devices to Russia using military aircraft.