Internet reports that on March 14 local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a video conference of the Standing Committee of the Russian Federal Security Council that Russia has noticed the efforts made by the new U.S. administration led by President Trump to improve Russia-US bilateral relations. Efforts. Putin pointed out that the process of restoring bilateral relations is not simple and can be said to be complex. Putin pointed out that after his phone call with Trump and preliminary contacts with ministerial-level officials of the two countries, relations between Russia and the United States have made progress, and Russia remains concerned about subsequent progress. Putin stressed that Russia understands Trump's call for leniency to the besieged Ukrainian army. He said that if the Ukrainian troops lay down their arms and surrender, Russia will ensure their lives and receive due treatment in accordance with international law and Russian law. Putin pointed out that in order to effectively implement the U.S. president's call, the Ukraine leadership needs to order its military personnel to lay down their arms and surrender.