Russia says ready for ‘bargaining’ with Trump but US must make first step
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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Russia says ready for ‘bargaining’ with Trump but US must make first step
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Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov urged Washington to take efforts to normalise ties on the basis of ‘mutual respect and equal rights’.