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Blinken Lavrov Call Ends With Promises of Talks, But Little Progress

RUSSIA
  • Blinken told Lavrov if Russia does not intend to invade, this is the time to pull back troops from border with Ukraine – US official
  • All of the signs on the ground regarding Ukraine that we see do not suggest de-escalation
  • Blinken, Lavrov set no date for next contact
  • Russia has yet to send formal response to US
  • Tone of Blinken - Lavrov call was professional, candid: US official
  • US ready to talk after Russia sends proposals: US Official
  • Lavrov: US focusing on 2ndary issues in security talks
  • Lavrov: US reaction on key Russia demand was 'negative'
  • Lavrov: finalizing answer to US proposals to present to Putin
  • Lavrov: Blinken said there's room for more discussion
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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