Ryabkov called the restoration of relations between Russia and the United States a laborious process.

Restoring relations between Russia and the United States is an extremely difficult and time-consuming process. This was announced on May 15 by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

"Unfortunately, in recent years, through the efforts of [US President Donald] predecessors Under Trump, the relationship was brought to a state close to complete collapse. Getting them out of this state is very time-consuming and difficult. We have no right to make mistakes, the presidents' contact is too important a topic to engage in any improvisation here," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

Ryabkov also stressed that although the issue of Ukraine is of great importance, it is not the only factor that will be taken into account when planning contacts between Russia and the United States.

In addition, according to him, a number of conditions must be met to prepare for a meeting between the leaders of the two countries, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

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On May 9, the Russian ambassador to Washington, Alexander Darchiev, said that positive aspects had emerged in relations between the Russian Federation and the United States, but it would still take time to restore them.

According to him, in the "current turbulent times", countries, based on the experience of the Second World War, when states with different political systems united against one enemy, must restore normal cooperation to maintain global stability.