Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak said in an interview in New York that Moscow is ready to open a new chapter with the United States.
Novak noted that Russia has never turned its back on the United States and expressed openness to a new relationship between the two countries.
Speaking at a meeting held within the framework of SPIEF, Novak stated that the side that needs to take a step now is Washington.
Novak's remarks stood out as a message about how relations between Moscow and Washington could be reshaped.
The Russian official's statement came at a time when contacts and possible normalization efforts between the two countries have resurfaced on the agenda.