Trump and Putin may discuss Russia sanctions today

President Trump is due to speak to President Putin today, in their first call since Trump took office. It is being reported that lifting US sanctions may be on the agenda. When asked whether the leaders would discuss lifting US sanctions on Russia, senior aide to Trump Kellyanne Conway said that “All of this is under consideration”. There have also been reports that a member of Mr Trump’s team has drafted an executive order to lift sanctions on Russia.