US Defense Secretary Urges Ceasefire to Russia... First Call with Russian Defense Minister Since Ukraine War
[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] The defense ministers of the United States and Russia held their first phone call since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin called for an immediate ceasefire.
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Secretary Austin conveyed this position during a call with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu on the 13th (local time).
This is the first call between the two ministers since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24. The last call was on February 18, before the outbreak of the war. At that time, Secretary Austin urged the easing of tensions near the Ukrainian border, the withdrawal of Russian troops, and a diplomatic solution.
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The two countries maintain a hotline to prevent miscalculations and escalating tensions. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the call was initiated by the U.S. side and that they discussed international security issues, including the situation in Ukraine.
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