US President Donald Trump offered to send medical aid to Russia to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, the Kremlin said after a phone call between the US leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

The two presidents had also discussed global oil markets, noting their support for last month’s output deal between OPEC and non-OPEC producers, something they said had helped stabilize oil prices, according to the statement.

Trump about the new coronavirus, arms control and other issues with Putin, reaffirming the US desire for arms control, the White House said. “President Trump reaffirmed that the US is committed to effective arms control that includes not only Russia, but also China, and looks forward to future discussions to avoid a costly arms race,” according to Judd Deere, White House deputy press secretary.

Trump spoke with Putin “to commemorate and reflect upon the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day,” Deere said.

Source: RT