Russia and the United States have achieved good results in stabilizing global energy markets, the Russian President says.

Russia and the United States have succeeded in expanding trade despite the pandemic, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Rossiya 24 television station on October 7, 2020.

Putin pointed out that Moscow and Washington still have many joint projects to implement, such as the creation of an economic council and an expert council.

“Nevertheless, trade turnover (between Russia and the U.S.) has increased during the Trump presidency, despite all the restrictions, even despite the pandemic. There may have been some adjustments regarding the pandemic, but generally, there is a trend towards an increase in trade,” he said.

Russia and the United States have made considerable progress in stabilizing global energy markets, Vladimir Putin added.

According to the Russian President, Moscow and Washington have developed joint efforts to stabilize the global energy market. “Of course, the United States is interested in maintaining some stability, ensuring the operation of its oil-producing companies, and so on, and together we have achieved positive results,” Putin added.

Putin said Russia is ready to work with any American president elected by the citizens of the United States. “We’re going to be ready to work with any future U.S. president, the person the American people will trust.” Putin pointed out that there have been many positive and negative developments in bilateral relations during Trump’s tenure.