The Russian leader emphasized that the respect for national interests should be the basis for relationships between two countries.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin stated that the current level of bilateral relationships between RF and U.S. cannot be satisfactory, Correspondent.net reports quoting RIA News.
It should be noted that on Tuesday, October 3, the Russian leader obtained credentials from ambassadors of 20 countries, including the U.S.
“Concerning bilateral relationships with the United States, their current level cannot be satisfactory. We stand for constructive, foreseeable and mutually profitable cooperation. We are confident that the strict adherence to principles of equality, respect for national interests, non-interference in internal affairs”, Putin emphasized.
It should be reminded that previously, U.S. Senate unanimously supported the candidature of John Huntsman (former governor of Utah) for U.S. Ambassador to Russia.