“We, the leaders of Russia and the United States, are ready to move beyond cold war mentalities,” the two men said in the statement. “In just a few months we have worked hard to establish a new tone in our relations. Now it is time to get down to business and translate our warm words into actual achievements of benefit to Russia, the United States and all those around the world interested in peace and prosperity.”
Seeking New Start, U.S. and Russia Press Arms Talks
By HELENE COOPER
LONDON —President Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, in their historically symbolic first meeting, vowed a “fresh start” in relations and announced their intention to cooperate on a wide swath of issues, beginning with negotiations on a new arms control treaty.
In seeking to “push the reset button” in a relationship that has been teetering on the brink of a new cold war, the two leaders also promised to work together on the war in Afghanistan and efforts to rein in Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Appearing side-by-side after a 70-minute session at the American ambassador’s residence here, the two men struck a warm tone.
“What we’re seeing today is the beginning of new progress in the U.S.-Russian relations,” Mr. Obama said. “And I think that President Medvedev’s leadership is, and has been, critical in allowing that progress to take place.”
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