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NATO to Discuss Russia Threat in Ministerial Meeting

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  • US to discuss Russia threat at NATO ministerial meeting today. US Defense Sec Austin: "it's very apparent Russia's a threat to all NATO allies, including the US. They are using military force to achieve their goals."
    • Also notes, however, that Washington was ready to cooperate on mutual interests
  • Blinken says US is considering new ways to enhance strategic stability following the ratification of the New Start Treaty, but gave no more details
  • Prosecutor seeks $13k fine for Navalny for defamation of a veteran. Navalny said "every moment of this case is obvious legal nonsense" accusing the prosecution of presenting fabricated evidence.
    • Kremlin Spox responded, simply saying "in our country it is forbidden to insult veterans"
  • US initiates talks for to exchange former US Marine Paul Whelan accused of spying for three potential candidates: Arms dealer Viktor Bout, Konstantin Yaroshenko or unnames computer programmers.
    • Kremlin has said it does not yet have information on the swap
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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