Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping discussed recent contacts between Russia and the United States, TASS and Reuters reported, citing a statement by the Russian president's adviser on international affairs, Yuri Ushakov, BTA reports.
The two presidents met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in the Chinese city of Tianjin and discussed contacts with Washington, he noted to Russian media, without providing further details.
Earlier this month, Putin met in Alaska with US President Donald Trump, Reuters recalls.