Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced the resumption of diplomatic contacts between Russia and the United States, despite the deep disagreements between the two countries. Lavrov said that this dialogue could help to make progress in some areas.
“There are significant differences between Washington and Moscow, but this is not a reason to completely cut off contacts,” Lavrov said. He noted that the two sides exchanged views on issues such as strategic stability, arms control and regional crises. The Russian official criticized US policies in Ukraine, but stressed that cooperation on some practical issues was possible. These statements indicate a partial thaw in the tense relations between the two superpowers. However, experts believe that a lasting compromise is still far away.
