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Blinken to Lavrov: U.S. Wants to Keep Talking About Security

RUSSIA
  • Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to follow up on the U.S written response to Russia’s security proposals, State Department says.
  • Blinken emphasized the U.S. willingness, bilaterally and together with Allies and partners, to continue a substantive exchange with Russia on mutual security concerns
  • Blinken reiterated the U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the right of all countries to determine their own foreign policy and alliances
  • Blinken urged immediate Russian de-escalation and the withdrawal of troops and equipment from Ukraine’s borders
  • He emphasized that further invasion of Ukraine would be met with swift and severe consequences and urged Russia to pursue a diplomatic path
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