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| Putin calls on American business to help restore dialogue between US and Russia | Putin calls on American business to help restore dialogue between US and Russia |
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| Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the foundation of relations between Russia and the United States, which has been formed over decades, has been destroyed in recent years. He asked US businesses to help restore regular dialogue with Washington. | Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the foundation of relations between Russia and the United States, which has been formed over decades, has been destroyed in recent years. He asked US businesses to help restore regular dialogue with Washington. |
| Economic cooperation between Russia and the US is generally good, added the Russian president. | Economic cooperation between Russia and the US is generally good, added the Russian president. |
| "Our economic interaction with the US is balanced, diversified and technologically rich. It is generally in good shape," Putin said at the Russia-US Business Dialogue, which is taking place during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. | "Our economic interaction with the US is balanced, diversified and technologically rich. It is generally in good shape," Putin said at the Russia-US Business Dialogue, which is taking place during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. |
| According to President Putin, the current Russian-American bilateral links are at their lowest since the Cold War. However, he added, the sides continue to talk within various international formats, such as the United Nations, G20, and APEC. | |
| The Russian government will try to create a good business environment for foreign investors, including those from the US, he added. | |
| "We will do our best to make business in Russia worthwhile for our American partners," said Putin, adding that there are strong ties between the American and Russian business communities. | |
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| Putin said Moscow will continue talking with US President Donald Trump in order to normalize relations, but the task requires political will and a “readiness to solve issues of mutual practical interest.” | |
| "Normalization of bilateral relations is in the interest of the two countries. And we will continue the appropriate dialogue with the new US President Trump and the new Administration," said Putin. |