Donald trump called a conversation with Vladimir Putin «a good start».
After the conversation, which was held in the presence only of translators, the presidents of the United States and Russia will meet for talks with other officials.
The American delegation included Secretary of state Mike Pompeo, assistant to the President on Affairs of the Russian Federation Fiona hill, national security adviser John Bolton, U.S. Ambassador to Russia John huntsman and the President’s chief of staff John Kelly.
At a joint press conference, trump said that for a long time have set ourselves the aim to improve relations between the two countries, noting that hostility between Russia and the United States blame the policy of the preceding administrations.
On the eve of historic talks with the heads of state posed for the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö.
Three Presidents at the Presidential Palace in #Helsinki: President of the United States of America @realDonaldTrump, President of #Finland Sauli @Niinisto and President of #Russia. #HELSINKI2018 pic.twitter.com/vY7a5GmgFm
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