The Russian side claimed that you discussed restoring trade, which seemed to be a nod to sanctions, easing restrictions on diplomats and other gestures like a high level leaders meeting. Are you actually considering, is the Trump administration considering lifting sanctions on Russia? Well, The phone call was to establish communications that are consistent with the call the President made last week with Vladimir Putin. Because if we are, if there is going to be the possibility of progress here towards peace, we are going to need to talk to the Russians. (10:38–10:45)
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Asserts that the phone call with Sergei Lavrov was to establish communication consistent with a previous call between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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