According to him, this meeting "would be a very positive event for the world as a whole."

“I think the correct US strategy is to be straightforward about the conflicts we have with Russia, but at the same time offer dialogue.

This is the way we are going in the European Union, "RIA Novosti quotes Maas.

Earlier, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that the date of the meeting between the US and Russian presidents has not yet been agreed upon.

On April 13, a telephone conversation took place between the leaders of the United States and Russia, during which Biden invited Putin to meet in a third country.

The Kremlin specified that the possibility of this meeting will be discussed through diplomatic channels.