Zakharova Says Russia and US Have Much to Discuss, Stresses Need to Turn Words into Action
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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow and Washington have substantial topics for discussion and emphasized the importance of turning diplomatic words into concrete action, speaking on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
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Why It Matters
The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) was held in Vladivostok from September 1 to 4, 2026, with the theme 'The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People.' The forum was organized by the Roscongress Foundation with Russian government support, and TASS served as its general media partner.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 10. /TASS/. Moscow and Washington have much to discuss, and it is important to turn words into action, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).
"You know, that's a very interesting way of framing the question: is there anything else to talk about? Of course, there is. But it's important to turn those words into action," she said when asked about a potential meeting between the Russian and US presidents, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China and potential topics for dialogue.
"Russia has implemented everything and is implementing everything it agreed upon both with the United States and with other countries," she stressed.
The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) was held in Vladivostok on September 1 through 4. The main theme of the 2026 forum was "The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People." The forum was organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian government.
TASS was the forum’s general media partner.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further diplomatic talks between Russian and US officials will occur in the near future.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific topics were discussed between Russian and US officials at the forum?
- Is a meeting between Putin and Trump confirmed for the APEC summit in China?
- What concrete actions does Russia claim to have implemented regarding its agreements with the US and other countries?
