Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama held a telephone conversation, which touched upon the settlement of the crisis in Ukraine, the fight against “Islamic state” and an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, reports Reuters .
«The leaders discussed the development of a dangerous situation in Syria, stressed the importance of continuing negotiations,” six “to prevent Iran from nuclear weapons,” – said the representative of the White House.
According to the White House, Obama also told Putin that Russia should fulfill the terms of the cease-fire in the Ukraine, “including the removal of all Russian troops and equipment from the territory of Ukraine”, the agency reports.
«Leaders in great detail discussed current problems in bilateral relations”, – said RIA “Novosti» the press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov.
«The heads of state also discussed the Ukrainian crisis, in particular the progress of the Minsk Agreement, “- said the press secretary.
According to Peskov,” the presidents agreed that in the near future, Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, and Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin make contact to discuss the implementation of these agreements ».
« Considerable attention has been paid to the complex issues related to the fight against terrorism, especially with the spread of the influence of “Islamic state” in the Middle East, “- said the spokesman.
According to Peskov, “Putin and Obama agreed to instruct the Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Kerry to hold a meeting to discuss the topic».
«Islamic State” – a terrorist group whose activities are prohibited in Russia.
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