Trump will focus on Russia's 'malign' activity at summits, US officials say
Trump slated to meet Putin in Helsinki on July 16
File Photo: US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.
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“The president believes a better relationship with Russia would be good for both America and Russia, but the ball really is in Russia’s court and the president will continue to hold Russia accountable for its malign activity,” Jon Huntsman, US ambassador to Russia, told reporters on a conference call.
US senators on rare visit to Moscow ahead of Putin-Trump summit
“We’re entering with our eyes wide open, but peace is always worth the effort,” Huntsman said.
Trump is slated to meet Putin in Helsinki on July 16. He will meet with NATO leaders the week before in Brussels.
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