- 12 May 2015
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In his Sochi residence “Bocharov Stream” ended meeting of the President of Russia and the US Secretary of State John Kerry. The meeting was also attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who said after the talks that Russia and the US agreed to use their influence on the Ukrainian side of the conflict, to ensure that the arrangements in Minsk.
” We are not all agree on the estimates of the negotiations, but this meeting has allowed a better understanding of each other . We have an understanding of the need to avoid measures which can cause long-term harm to bilateral relations between Russia and the United States and cooperation between our countries in various fields. Especially when you consider the fact that by our concerted joint efforts in the international arena depends on the solution of many pressing problems modernity “, – Lavrov said at a briefing on the results of Russian-American talks.
and other parties found common ground. In particular, John Kerry has called Russia an important partner of the US in the fight against terrorism.
The US side has also clarified its position on the Russian transfer to Iran of S-300. Kerry admitted that he does not consider this as a violation, but believes that this decision may lead to negative consequences.
Negotiations with the participation of Vladimir Putin, John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov lasted more than four hours.
“Do not break”
Earlier, reporters came to Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov. He called the talks between Vladimir Putin and John Kerry’s “successful”, though admitted that it was “not a breakthrough.” But, in his opinion, Russia and the United States “should be back to normal cooperation”.
At the same time the theme of the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine was discussed in great detail, Ushakov said. In particular, the parties discussed the possibility of tighter collaboration of Russia and the United States.
Kerry during a press conference that the ceasefire in the east of Ukraine did not happen, and once again reiterated that sanctions against Russia will be canceled when the truce will be fully respected.
In addition Kerry called for the release of detained in Russia, Ukrainian pilots Savchenko Nadezhda, which US Secretary of State called the “political prisoner”.
” Secretary of State conveyed greetings from Obama. He emphasized that Obama was very interested in the fact that our president took Secretary of State “- Vladimir Putin’s aide said.
Even during the negotiations in the” Twitter “John Kerry was reported about” frank discussion on the key issues, “including Iran, Syria and Ukraine. “It is important to keep the lines of communication between the US and Russia is open, since we are engaged in global issues,” – said US Secretary of State.
Krasnodar tomatoes and potatoes
Earlier day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at a meeting with Kerry in Sochi gave him as a gift Krasnodar tomatoes and potatoes, said the deputy head of the Department of Information and Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
“Lavrov gave Kerry Krasnodar tomatoes and potatoes, which is in distant kinship with the one at the time he brought American colleague, “- wrote the deputy head of the Department of Information and Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova mechati on his page on” Facebook “.
According to her, Kerry also received a gift Lavrov on a T-shirt with the symbols of the victory.
The head of the State Department, according Zakharova, gave Russian counterpart a list of quotes Russian media, which, in his view, do not reflect the real potential of large-scale Russian-American relations.
A spokesman for the US Embassy in Russia, however, suggested that Zakharov confused gifts. According to him, Kerry has presented Lavrov portfolio.
The relationship between Moscow and Washington have deteriorated markedly after the Russian annexation of the Crimea Ukrainian. In addition, Washington has repeatedly accused Moscow of supporting the armed supporters of the breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine. Russia has strongly denied the allegations. US President Barack Obama refused to attend the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Victory in Moscow.
John Kerry’s visit was the first in the past two years, that is since the beginning of the armed conflict in the east of Ukraine.
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