Putin agreed with Trump to continue cooperation between intelligence services
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he had reached an agreement with his American counterpart Donald Trump to continue personal contacts between the presidents, as well as cooperation between the intelligence services, presidential administrations and other departments of the two countries.
- The information was published on the Kremlin website.
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Why It Matters
Relations between Russia and the United States remain tense due to the conflict in Ukraine, sanctions and allegations of election interference. However, communication channels at the level of intelligence agencies and senior management are sometimes maintained for crisis management.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he had agreed with his American counterpart Donald Trump to continue cooperation between the intelligence services of the two countries. The Russian leader's statement was published on the Kremlin website.
“An agreement was confirmed to continue personal contacts between the presidents of the two countries, as well as cooperation through presidential administrations, special services and other departments,” the statement said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
There will be a telephone conversation or meeting between Putin and Trump in the coming weeks to discuss the details of cooperation
Likely · Within weeks
The intelligence services of the two countries will begin exchanging information on combating terrorism and cyber threats within a month
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific forms of cooperation between intelligence services will continue?
- When will the next personal contact between the presidents take place?
- Which departments, besides the intelligence services, will participate in cooperation?
