No message to Trump handed over via US delegation’s head — Kremlin aide

A Kremlin aide has stated that no message was conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin from Donald Trump through the head of the US delegation currently attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The US delegation is being led by Rodney Mims Cook, who also serves as the chairman of the Commission on Fine Arts. This clarification comes amidst speculation about potential diplomatic exchanges during the event.

This statement clarifies the nature of interactions between US and Russian representatives at a significant international economic forum, addressing potential diplomatic signals.