U.S. Embassy Moscow
Press Release
July 5, 2019
Ambassador Jon Huntsman meets with Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov in Moscow
U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Valeriy Gerasimov met in Moscow today to discuss security issues, including Syria, the Middle East, arms control, military transparency, and the broader U.S. – Russia relationship. There was also discussion on ways to make our defense dialogue with Russia more responsive and productive. The conversation was candid and constructive.