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Trump Is Open To Visiting Russia If Putin Invites Him, White House Says

Long-distance negotiations continue between Moscow and Washington over the next bilateral meeting following the Helsinki summit this month.
President Trump met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on July 16. The two leaders may not meet again one-on-one until next year.

President Trump is open to visiting Russia if President Vladimir Putin extends a formal invitation, the White House said on Friday.

Putin said in about a visit to Russia, although it did not appear that the Russian government has gone through the official protocols involved with following up.

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