Putin Trump speech LIVE: Putin says ‘Cold War is OVER – confrontation is in the past’
DONALD Trump and Vladimir Putin have met the press to discuss details of today’s four hour talks between the two global giants – with the Russian leader hailing discussions a “success”.
By ROB VIRTUE
Express.co.uk
Mon, Jul 16, 2018
Media gathered in Helsinki for the press conference this afternoon where Mr Putin said: “The negotiations with Donald Trump has been held in a sincere and straightforward manner. They have been successful.
“Bilateral ties are undergoing a difficulty phrase but theses difficulties do not have any objective grounds.
“The cold war is over, ideological confrontation is in the past.”
Mr Putin added Crimea, Syria and Iran subjects were discussed.
He called for an increase in investment and trade between nations and asked for businesses to put forward proposals.
Mr Putin: “I had to repeat Russia has and will never interfere with US domestic affairs in an election campaign.”
He also said they had agreed for a cyber security agreement to be set up.
The pair met in the Finland capital this morning and posed for photographs.
Mr Trump told press he was looking forward to building an “extraordinary relationship” with Russia after two years of problems.
On the agenda for talks were “everything from trade to military, to missiles:, from Mr Trump. The US president said they would also be discussing “their joint friend” President Xi of China.
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