Russian Ambassador: Trump Capable of Breakthrough in US-Russia Relations
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Russian Ambassador Alexander Darchiev believes US President Donald Trump has the political will and capability to achieve a breakthrough in relations between Russia and the United States within his remaining term.
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Russian Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev spoke at a reception at the Russian Embassy dedicated to Russia Day. He commented on the potential for improved relations between Russia and the United States.
US President Donald Trump is capable of coming up with a breakthrough solution in relations between Russia and the United States, Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev said.
"A [presidential] term of two and a half years is a significant one. It is impossible to predict at the moment which course the US domestic developments and its foreign affairs policy would head to. I believe that it is an ample term to do something grand," Darchiev said during a reception at the Russian Embassy dedicated to Russia Day, which is observed on June 12.
"This requires political will. I believe that President Trump is a man and a politician who knows how to surprise and is capable of making breakthrough decisions," the Russian ambassador added.
The reception was attended by the staff of the White House and the US Department of State. In addition, numerous representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps accredited in Washington and the expert community of the United States, US public figures and compatriots were also present at the solemn event at the Russian Embassy.
Open Questions
- What specific 'breakthrough solutions' might Trump propose?
- What is the current state of US-Russia relations that necessitates a breakthrough?
- What is the US administration's reaction to these comments?
- What are the specific domestic developments in the US that could influence foreign policy?
