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Russia Hopes for Normalization of Bilateral Relations with the US After Upcoming Putin-Trump Meeting

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The upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has generated hope for the normalization of bilateral relations, including the resumption of direct flights between the countries. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov expressed optimism in an interview with Izvestia, citing the need for progress in returning diplomatic infrastructure facilities. The meeting, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, is expected to address various topics, with a focus on resolving issues hindering diplomatic relations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump is expected to give new impetus to the normalization of bilateral relations, including the resumption of direct flights between the countries.
  • Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov expressed hope for progress in returning diplomatic infrastructure facilities, which have been impacted by sanctions.
  • The Russian consulate general in San Francisco, trade mission in Washington, and its branch in New York were closed in 2017 due to sanctions.
  • In 2018, the Russian consulate general in Seattle also ceased to operate.
  • Russian diplomats lost access to the Killenworth estate on Long Island, near New York, and to a country complex in Maryland, 100 km from Washington.
  • Russia owned some of these properties, while others were leased.
  • US President Donald Trump announced plans for a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15.
  • The aide to the Russian president, Yuri Ushakov, confirmed the plans for a meeting between the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States.

Statistics:

  • 2017: Russian consulate general in San Francisco, trade mission in Washington, and its branch in New York were closed due to sanctions.
  • 2018: Russian consulate general in Seattle ceased to operate.
  • 2 properties: Russia owned in the United States, including the Killenworth estate on Long Island, near New York.
  • 1: country complex in Maryland, located 100 km from Washington, was also leased by Russia.
  • 1 meeting: scheduled for August 15 in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
  • 1: aide to the Russian president, Yuri Ushakov, confirmed the plans for a meeting between the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States.

Sources:

  • [Izvestia newspaper]
  • [Statement of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov]
  • [Interview with Izvestia]
  • [Xinhua]

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