11 Dec 2019 09:05

Interference in U.S. elections not discussed with Trump - Lavrov

WASHINGTON. Dec 11 (Interfax) - The issue of Russia's interference in U.S. elections was not discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

"You know we did not discuss elections at all," Lavrov said at a press conference in response to the relevant question after he met with Trump.

The White House said in a statement posted after the meeting that Trump warned Moscow during his meeting with Lavrov against any attempts of interference in the 2020 presidential elections in the United States.