US Prepares Response to Russia's Security Proposals; Remains Open to Dialogue

LOCAL NEWS

• Ned Price says US is preparing its list of claims against Russia in response to its demands on NATO.
  • We intend, together with our European allies and partners, to present our "concerns" with Russia's actions, which we believe are detrimental to our common interests and values,”
  • Also said that Washington is ready to discuss security problems in Europe with Moscow, but did not name the timing of the contacts.
• Russia says it urgently needed a response from the US on its sweeping security demands and again warned of a possible Russian military response unless it saw political action to assuage its concerns.
  • US’ Jake Sullivan told his Russian counterpart yesterday that Washington is ready to engage in diplomacy through multiple channels, including bilateral engagement
• EU gas jumps 5.5% as Russian flows via the Yamal pipeline stop entirely. Russia then reversed the direction of its flows from Germany to Poland following tit-for-tat ambassador expulsions.
  • These measures are likely set to squeeze Germany ahead of a cold snap just as NATO is preparing a response to its security proposals

Data/Events

• Putin speaks at defense ministry annual meeting, also convenes security council