Ryabkov: Washington must understand that dialogue on normalizing relations with Moscow from a position of pressure will not succeed

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov announced that his country is ready for dialogue with the United States, but Washington must realize that it will not be possible to hold talks with Russia from a position of pressure.

In an interview with Sputnik, Ryabkov pointed out that “so far, only initial contacts have taken place between officials in the two countries, and we do not have a comprehensive picture of what the Americans want from our relations, what they are prepared for, and what the current White House team is preparing to preserve from the legacy of the previous two administrations.”

The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister added that Moscow “is ready in principle and quietly to conduct an in-depth review of its relations with Washington, but we will respond harshly to pressure attempts, and we will not give in to them, and the Americans must understand this.” In depth on the topic of international cooperation in facing the Corona epidemic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his country’s readiness to discuss constructively and equitably with the United States on all issues, including strategic and information security, noting that Russia is actively working to promote bilateral and multilateral agreements in the field of cybersecurity.