[Putin: Russia-US contacts continue, with potential for progress] Deep Tide TechFlow reports that on September 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the 11th Eastern Economic Forum plenary session that Russia-US contacts are ongoing and hold the potential for progress. Russia supports the full restoration of relations with the United States. Putin pointed out that Russia does not reject cooperation with the West, but it must be based on equality and mutual respect. He also emphasized that Russia's economic ties with Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions are actively developing, which helps alleviate the pressure of sanctions. (Jin10)