The next consultations between the Russian Federation and the United States on strategic stability will be held in early 2022

 

The third round of consultations between the Russian Federation and the United States on strategic stability will take place in early 2022. This was confirmed by Moscow's first diplomat Sergei Lavrov from Stockholm, where he will hold talks with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken later in the day. transmits TACC.

The Russian Federation and the United States have reaffirmed their adherence to OSCE principles, but it is clear that the countries interpret them differently, Lavrov added. He stressed that both Russia and the United States must realize the importance of their cooperation for global stability.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has accused Russia of violating the ceasefire in Donbass.

"There are a number of commitments that both sides have made under the Minsk agreements. The ceasefire is not being implemented by Russia, the withdrawal of heavy weapons is not being carried out by Russia, "Blinken told the OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers.