Russian, US national security officials speak over the phone

Talk between Nikolai Patrushev, Jake Sullivan comes as part of preparations for new presidential meeting, says Moscow.

MOSCOW (AA) – The head of the Russian Security Council and the US national security advisor on Wednesday had a phone conversation focusing on bilateral ties.

According to a statement by the Russian Security Council press service, Nikolai Patrushev and Jake Sullivan agreed to work to improve relations between Russia and the US, and boost trust between the two countries.

The talk between the two officials took place as part of preparations for a meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, it added.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that the two countries are mulling a new presidential summit.