Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump discussed Monday-according to the Kremlin-the “impressive prospects” of US-Russia relations, as the US leader described them. At the same time, the two countries are in the process of negotiating for a new exchange of prisoners, with nine people on each side included in the context under discussion.

Putin, after the conversation, said Russia would work with Ukraine to draw up a memorandum under a future peace agreement. Trump, for his part, said that Russia and Ukraine would begin immediately negotiations for a ceasefire.

Kremlin’s foreign policy adviser, Yuri Usakov, told reporters that the two leaders did not discuss the ceasefire in Ukraine, but that Trump emphasized his interest in rapidly reaching agreements.

“The two leaders spoke in detail about the future of our relationships, and President Trump spoke with great enthusiasm about the prospects of these relationships,” Usakov said.

He stressed that Trump sees Russia as one of the most important US trade and economic partners after the end of the conflict in Ukraine.

Concerning the intended exchange of prisoners, Usakov noted that they are working on the details, but without specifying when it will take place.

Trump and Putin are both in favor of the self -trace meeting between the two sides and will commission their teams to work for its implementation, Usakov said, but the place has not yet been agreed.

Asked if the issue of lifting US sanctions was raised, Usakov replied that “Trump said there was already a ready -made draft law in the Senate for new sanctions. However, he is not in favor of sanctions, but in favor of reaching agreements. “

Usakov emphasized the warm character of the debate, saying that the two leaders called each other by their small name, while Putin congratulated Trump on the birth of his new grandson.

“Trump said: Vladimir, you can call me whenever you want. I will be happy to answer, I will be happy to talk to you, “Usakov concluded.