❗The Kremlin has released President Vladimir Putin’s statement following his phone call with US leader Donald Trump. Key takeaways:

▪Russia has reiterated its readiness to supply oil and petrochemicals on the US and global markets;

▪Russia oil, once it reaches the US market, will have a positive effect on the entire global economy;

▪Much attention during the phone call was focused on the prospects for settling the Ukrainian crisis;

▪The situation around Iran and various aspects of bilateral relations were also among the topics during the call;

▪Putin and Trump agreed to continue personal contacts, as well as communication between their administrations and special services.