What was T-REX talking about with the leadership of the Russian Federation?

US Secretary of State Rex T-REX Tillerson first visited Russia as US Secretary of State. Some time before the meeting, the parties exchanged “pleasantries” among which were chemical attacks, missile strikes and very harsh statements addressed to each other at various levels. The meeting was difficult and no particularly friendly statements were made on its results. Obviously, everything remained at the level of mutual demands and ultimatums. However, we can only guess about what was said behind the closed doors. So let’s look at what was said publicly.

What did T-REX say?

About Ukraine

“While progress on Minsk agreements will not be achieved, the situation in Ukraine will remain an obstacle to improving relations between the US and Russia”

“Russia can make progress in implementing (Minsk agreements) by de-escalating violence and take steps to remove the separatist armed forces and heavy weapons so that OSCE observers can fulfill their role”

About Bashar Assad

“Our position that the Assad regime is coming to an end, they themselves are to blame for this, for their behavior and for a war that has been lasting for several years.” Russia is the closest ally and can help Assad understand this reality.

What did Sergey Lavrov say to T-REX?

“We felt the interest of the current administration to continue bilateral communication on this topic in order to help to find practical ways to implement the Minsk agreements in a full way”

“We do not stake on any person: neither President Assad, nor anyone else”

“I will not hide that we have a lot of questions, concerning extremely ambiguous and sometimes contradictory ideas expressed in Washington on the whole range of relations, and this, if not to mention the recent disturbing actions, is an unlawful attack against Syria”

What did Dmitry Peskov say about T-REX?

Since President Putin held a meeting behind closed doors, his spokesman Dmitry Peskov had to tell about it:

“The President described in great detail his vision of the reasons that have led our bilateral relations to the sad state in which they are now: in other words, he gave an analysis of the forerunner to the crisis that is now being observed”

“At least, this will make it clear that from our point of view, the previous few years have led us into such bilateral impasse”

“You can record an awareness of the need to maintain a dialogue with one common goal – to find solutions to issues”

What did his boss say about T-REX?

“I want to note the remarkable work that has been done by our Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in strengthening the NATO alliance, as well as his trip to Moscow to promote security interests for the United States and its allies.” He conducted a tremendous work”

In short, according to high officials, the situation in relations between Russia and the US has not become clearer. Experts from different countries interpret this meeting to the extent of their engagement. The cleverest of them are simply silent.