Moscow/Washington, 8 December 2021 (TDI): Russian President Vladimir Putin had a lengthy conversation with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on 7 December via video conference.
Both presidents discussed the outcomes of the June 2021 Russian-American Summit, which held in Geneva while discussing bilateral relations and other issues between Russia and America.
In this context, both presidents also recalled their alliance in World War II. They stressed the need for remembering the sacrifices both the countries made at that time and that this allied relationship should be an example of future cooperation and contact.
The conversation was about the intra-Ukrainian crisis and the failure to implement the 2015 Minsk Accords.
Russia’s President gave examples of the destructive nature of Kiev’s policies to terminate the Minsk Package of Measures, as well as the agreements reached within the Normandy formats. He also exhibited concern about Kiev’s outrageous acts toward Donbass.
They also exchanged views on information security. Both sides agreed to continue their dialogue on practical matters related to combating cyber-crime via technical intelligence and the criminal justice process.
Both presidents also discussed the progress made regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran’s nuke program. Russian President said that it was vital to ensure that it is fully implemented in its original version. These leaders expressed optimism that discussions on the topic, which resumed in Vienna in late November, would prove constructive and lead to solutions that are acceptable to all.
Bilateral agenda
The two presidents discussed the bilateral agenda. They agreed that there is not enough cooperation between their respective nations.
In particular, this situation manifests itself in the challenges faced by the scaled-down diplomatic missions of the two countries. Vladimir Putin claimed that all this was because of the US’s policy. It began five years ago when the US imposed far-reaching restrictions on Russia and banned mass expulsions of Russian diplomats. Therefore, Russia proposed the US to remove all restrictions regarding the functioning of diplomatic missions in order for normal diplomatic relations to be restored.
Due to their shared responsibility for stability, security, and international stability, the Presidents of Russia and the United States agreed to continue their dialogue and maintain necessary contacts.
Overall, the conversation took place in a sincere and business-like atmosphere.
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