A look at the top issues Pompeo and Lavrov are expected to discuss before briefing Putin:___ARMS CONTROLThe state of arms control treaties between the United States and Russia is likely to feature prominently in the talks. Putin responded in kind, saying he was suspending Russia’s participation in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty and accusing Washington of making false allegations. Trump has said he wants to negotiate new arms control accords that reflect current conditions and to bring in other nations, notably China. While Putin has repeatedly denied Russia played any role in other countries’ elections, U.S. officials say Pompeo will raise the subject of election-meddling in Sochi. Russia is one of the remaining signatories, and Lavrov is likely to stress to Pompeo the deal’s importance for international security.

Source: Washington Post May 14, 2019 09:44 UTC