Pentagon chief speaks with Russia’s defense minister via phone for first time, in France 24

Initiative of the American side

“As he stated, he will not comment on “internal discussions that may be taking place,” and President Biden does not intend to change his decision not to send American troops to Ukraine.”

Russian Minister of Defence Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin spoke by phone on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Moscow’s defence ministry said.

“The Ministers exchanged views on the situation around Ukraine,” the ministry said in a statement, noting the conversation took place “at the initiative of the American side”.

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