# Trump envoy: Russia and US need not settle every dispute before children play football

https://mins.news/en/item/101646

- TASS, 2026-10-15 14:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2202619

> US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli said the United States and Russia should create more opportunities for athletes and young people to meet. He said political and diplomatic disputes need not be resolved first, and stressed that the ideas are exploratory, with no teams, dates or venues confirmed.

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