 Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolay Patrushev. (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
The Russian Security Council said the phone talks were constructive and became a part of preparations for future high-level contact between Russia and the US.
In a brief statement, the White House National Security Council said Sullivan and Patrushev discussed several issues in the bilateral agenda and regional and global matters of concern. The talks were held in a frank and constructive manner.