Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United States Donald Trump. The main topics of discussion were the relations between the two countries, cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the new OPEC+ deal that came into force on May 1 to limit oil production.
In addition, according to the Kremlin's press service, the heads of state exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of Victory over fascism.
"They emphasized the historical importance of the allied relations that linked the two nations during World War II and allowed both countries to end a common threat. The leaders emphasized that based on these traditions, Russia and the United States can achieve much in resolving the urgent problems of our time, including maintaining strategic stability, the anti-terrorist struggle, settlement of regional conflicts, and gaining control of the epidemic," the message reads.
Discussing the coronavirus pandemic, the presidents were positive about bilateral cooperation and agreed to continue enhancing coordination in this area. In particular, the US President offered to send a consignment of medical equipment to Russia.
This was announced by Donald Trump after talks with the Russian leader.
"We are helping many countries, Russia is going through difficult times - like all of them were hit by COVID-19 (coronavirus-caused disease-ed.). < ... > I suggested that if they need, we have a lot of ventilators, if they need ventilators, we would be happy to send some of them. And we'll do it. At the appropriate time, we will send it," the US leader was quoted as saying by TASS.
The leaders mentioned the situation in the world oil market.
"They noted the timely adoption of a new OPEC+ agreement, which was largely achieved with their cooperation. It entered into force on May 1 and has already helped stabilise oil prices," the message reads.
Another topic of the talks was the control arms.
"We are talking with Russia about arms control. We will move forward with this. We take arms control very seriously, " Trump told reporters at the White House in particular.
Presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States also reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a dialogue and contact between Russia and the US in various areas and expressed satisfaction with their constructive and meaningful conversation".
This is the sixth telephone conversation between the presidents of the two countries since the beginning of the year.
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