[Putin: Contact between Russia and the United States continues and is expected to yield results] Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the plenary session of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum on September 3, local time, that contact between Russia and the United States continues and is expected to yield results. Russia supports the comprehensive restoration of relations with the United States. Putin pointed out that Russia does not refuse to cooperate with the West, but it must be based on equality and mutual respect. He also emphasized that Russia’s economic ties with Asia, the Middle East, Africa and other regions are actively developing, which will help reduce the pressure of sanctions. (CCTV News)