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Trump said during the campaign he wanted cooperation between the two nations, but relations have soured considerably

(CNN) Russia offered a plan to the United States for a full and immediate move toward normalization -- or a restoration of diplomatic ties -- in the opening weeks of President Donald Trump's administration, the Kremlin confirmed Wednesday.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday that "of course" Russia floated proposals such as this one to the US.

"Moscow systematically advocated for a resumption of the dialogue, for an exchange of opinion and for attempts at finding joint solutions," Peskov said. "But, unfortunately, it saw no reciprocity."

Peskov said Russia's proposals had come through in parts and a summary of the offer went through diplomatic channels.

News of the plan first came to light in a BuzzFeed News report after the outlet obtained a document which outlined the proposal a top Russian diplomat made directly to the US State Department.

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