MOSCOW, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Russia will make its position clear during the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian media reported on Friday.
"We are not planning anything in advance. We know that we have arguments, a clear and understandable position," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Rossiya-24 TV channel upon his arrival in Alaska, where the summit will take place. He added that they would make their arguments clear.
Significant groundwork had been laid during the visit of Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, to Russia, he noted. "We hope to continue this very useful conversation tomorrow."
Putin and Trump are scheduled to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday.
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said the meeting will begin with a one-on-one session involving only the two leaders and their interpreters, followed by expanded talks joined by five delegates from each side.
Ushakov said the talks will focus on resolving the Ukraine crisis, as well as addressing "broader tasks for ensuring peace and security, and current and most pressing international and regional issues." ■
