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US Relations Still Frosty; Lavrov to Meet Borrell

RUSSIA
  • LOCAL NEWS
  • Lavrov & Blinken discuss normalisation of relations, strategic stability, Navalny case and Covid-19 during first phone call.
    • Lavrov expressed readiness for constructive dialogue.
    • Analyst says the mere fact that such a big deal has been made about the New Start treaty speaks to the dire condition of US-Russia relations
  • Lavrov to meet EU's Borrell today 0800GMT - likely to discuss Navalny and human rights violations to do with protests
  • Biden says US will not hesitate to raise the cost on Russia on issues it deems not to be in its interests.
    • Also noted Washington needs to interact with Russia through diplomacy where it would be beneficial.
    • Russia has said it stands ready to respond to any restrictions imposed by the West
  • Navalny to face court hearing over slandering a WW2 veteran today - punishment ranges from a steep fine to up to two years in jail - TASS
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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