Russian President Vladimir Putin will host US National Security Advisor John Bolton for talks Wednesday aimed at laying the groundwork for a summit between the Kremlin chief and Donald Trump.

“The president will host Bolton at the Kremlin,” Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

“Such talks will take place today,” he said.

President Trump’s advisor is also set to meet with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and members of Russia’s security council.

Bolton’s visit is aimed at exploring the idea of a highly anticipated summit between the US and Russian presidents which may take place next month.

Source: AFP