Kremlin: Trump/Putin did not discuss ceasefire timeframe

The Kremlin is out with its accessment of the phone call between Putin and Trump:

• Putin and Trump both said they favoured normalisation of U.S.-Russia relations

• Putin and Trump discussed a possible Russia-U.S. prisoner swap

• Putin and Trump discussed exchanging nine Russian and nine U.S. prisoners

• Trump spoke quite emotionally about prospects for ties with Russia, wants them to be mutually beneficial

• Trump said there were impressive prospects for Russia-U.S. ties after Ukraine conflict is settled

• Trump said U.S. sees Russia as one of most important trade and economic partners

• Trump and Putin agreed to continue dialogue on all issues, intend to agree a personal meeting in the future

• A Putin-Trump meeting needs careful preparation, instructions have been given on both sides to do this

• No venue has been agreed for a Putin-Trump meeting

• Trump told Putin he could call him at any time

• Two leaders didn’t discuss ceasefire timeframe although Trump stressed his interest in reaching agreements quickly

• Trump said sanctions are being prepared in U.S. Senate but he himself favours agreements, not sanctions

• Putin welcomed results of Trump’s Middle East trip

• Putin welcomed progress in U.S. talks with Iran on nuclear program, Russia is willing to help

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.