MOSCOW, October 23. /TASS/. Moscow and Washington may hold another round of talks on irritants, Russia conducted drills of its strategic nuclear forces, and the EU keeps imposing sanctions against Russian energy products. These stories topped Thursday's headlines across Russia.
The United States intends to continue talks on the normalization of Russian-American relations. Washington plans to hold another round of consultations on removing the so-called irritants, the embassy in Moscow told Izvestia. The bilateral agenda includes resuming air traffic, returning diplomatic property, and conducting prisoner exchanges. Experts see significant potential in Arctic cooperation and arms control. Meanwhile, preparations for the Budapest summit are ongoing, although Donald Trump suggested it might not take place soon, sparking numerous rumors, fake news, and leaks. In addition, the White House announced tougher sanctions against Russia.
According to American political analyst Jeremy Kuzmarov, there are many issues that could be resolved through dialogue between the two countries. These include the new START and other arms control agreements, reviving trade relations, and creating a peaceful framework for Arctic development that would benefit both nations, along with lifting sanctions. Kuzmarov also noted the proposed Russia-Alaska tunnel, which could stimulate both economies.
