(Geneva/Moscow/Washington Composite Electric) The United States and Russia had preliminary dialogue on security conferences held in Ukraine issues. Russia pointed out that the dialogue was "difficult", indicating that the formal talks were difficult.
The US -Russian Security Conference was held in Geneva, Switzerland on January 10.Risobakov, deputy foreign minister of the two sides of the delegation, and the US Deputy Secretary of State Sherman at the work dinner party on the eve of the official talks, conducted preliminary talks for up to two hours.
The Riabakov said that "dialogue is difficult", but "very pragmatic", believes that "we will not waste time tomorrow."He also said that he was still optimistic about the talks.
According to a statement issued by the US State Department, in the preliminary dialogue, "emphasizing the United States' commitment to international principles such as sovereignty, territorial integrity, and sovereignty countries have the freedom of choosing its own alliance."It was Ukraine's threat to Russia's invasion and Ukraine hopes to join NATO.Shelman also reiterated that "the United States welcomes real progress through diplomatic means."
The United States and Russia did not have high hopes for the talks.Riabkov told the Russian news agency that the signal issued by the United States was "disappointed" before the talks, and the representatives of the two countries were likely to end the talks after a meeting."I can't rule out anything. This is a completely possible situation. Americans should not have fantasies." He emphasized that Russia would not concession under pressure.
Brincayo said in an interview with the United States Cable Television News (CNN) on the 9th saying: "I think we will not see any breakthroughs in the next week."
For security guarantees, the United States and its allies have expressed their willingness to explore the possibility of restricting military exercises and regional missile deployment.Brinken said that the United States and Russia will put their suggestions on the table, and then see if there is any room for further negotiation.
Russia has gathered 100,000 troops at the Russian and Ukraine border over the past few months, and was accused of intentionally invading Ukraine.Russia denied a plan for aggression, saying that it only responded to the provocative behavior of NATO and Ukraine.
Russia submitted a draft safety initiative to Western countries last month, asking NATO promise to no longer expand eastward and deploy weapons in Ukraine.However, the United States has clearly stated that it will not reduce the garrison in Eastern Europe, and NATO will not refuse to let Ukraine join.
U.S. President Biden warned when he talked with Russian President Putin twice recently that if Russia attacked Ukraine, it would face serious consequences.The counterattack measures considering in Western countries include sanctions on Putin's core groups, canceling the natural gas pipeline project "Beixi 2" connected to Russia and Germany, and cutting off Russia's financial system.
