President Trump said his counterpart Putin offered to participate in resolving the Iran conflict, but Trump believes Russia should focus on ending the war with Ukraine.
Foreign minister Le Hoai Trung, special envoy of general secretary To Lam, met president Putin, affirming the desire to strengthen Vietnam-Russia cooperation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the development of Russia's nuclear forces is now an "absolute priority," following the expiration of the New START treaty with the United States.
President Macron aims for European partners to join in restarting discussions with President Putin, ensuring Europe's independence from third parties in Ukraine peace negotiations.
Putin called to thank UAE President Nahyan for cooperation between intelligence agencies and support in arresting general Alekseyev's assassination suspect.
Russia announced that all of Moscow's obligations under the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States have ceased, leaving both parties free to determine their next steps.
President Trump affirmed that his Russian counterpart honored his commitment to suspend attacks on Ukraine for one week and urged him to end the conflict.
The White House has displayed a photo of President Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin from their Alaska summit last year, a move welcomed by Moscow.
President Trump announced Putin accepted an invitation to join the peace council, while Saudi Arabia and eight other nations also confirmed their participation.