
Ukraine tensions | Russian Foreign Minister urges more talks with West
The Hindu
Russia’s top diplomat has advised President Vladimir Putin to continue talks with the West on Russian security demands amid tensions over Ukraine
Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin on Monday to continue talks with the West on Russian security demands amid tensions over Ukraine.
The statement by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared to signal the Kremlin’s intention to stay on a diplomatic path even though the U.S. has warned that Moscow could invade Ukraine at any moment.
Speaking at the start of a meeting with Mr. Putin, Mr. Lavrov suggested that Moscow should maintain a dialogue with the U.S. and its allies even though they have rejected Russia's main security demands.

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