The official did not disclose too much about the content of Austin's conversation with Hagu, but U.S. Secretary of State Brillings said at another press conference that he believed that Russia had no intention of ending the Ukraine War to negotiate.Instead, it is increasing attack.
(Washington Composite Electric) U.S. Defense Minister Austin and Russian Defense Minister Shohgu rare call on Friday to discuss the situation in Ukraine.The official did not disclose too many conversations of two people, but US Secretary of State Brillings said at another press conference that he believed that Russia had no intention of ending the Ukrainian war to negotiate.
The US Pentagon issued a statement on Friday (October 21) that Austin emphasized the importance of maintaining the smooth communication channels of the United States and Russia during the Russian -Ukraine conflict during the call.Austin also talked with Ukraine Minister Leznikov on the same day to discuss the situation in Ukraine.Moscow said that the two sides discussed international security issues, including the situation in Ukraine.
This is the second call of the United States and Russia's defense ministers since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February this year.The last time was on May 13, Austin urged Moscow to stop immediately.
Brinken held a joint press conference with French Foreign Minister Cologne on Friday that the United States will continue to communicate with Russia, but emphasized whether Russian President Putin intends to "stop aggressive behavior" and will determine whether the United States has further diplomatic diplomacy with Russia.touch.
Brinken said: "As far as we see, we do not see such signs at all at this stage. On the contrary, we see that Russia's attack is doubled."
Cologne emphasized that it is crucial to maintaining open communication channels with Putin, and continuing to beolate Russia is not good for achieving the target of truce.
Brinken has launched a series of missiles and drones in Russia recently to destroy civil infrastructure such as Ukraine's power station as an example: "The most fundamental difference is that the Ukrainian people are fighting for their country, territory, and future, But Russia is not. The sooner you recognize this, the sooner we can end this war. "
According to Reuters, Russia launched 33 missiles on Saturday (October 22) in the morning to destroy the power facilities in Ukraine.The Ukraine shot down 13 missiles, one of which was shot down in the capital Kiev.
Earlier reports said that some weapons that Russia used to attack Ukraine came from Iran. Broskel warned that Iran may send more attack drones to help the Russian army attack Ukraine."We believe that as of now, Russia has received dozens of drones from Iran, and there may be more down."
Brinken emphasized that the United States is intercepting weapons transport, including drones, and will continue to assist partners including Ukraine to improve their defense capabilities and defense Iran's drones and other weapons and equipment.
The White House recently accused Iran of sending trainers and technicians to Crimea to assist in training the Russian army to operate the Iranian drone to attack Ukrainian targets and "directly on the spot."This is worried that the United States is expanding military cooperation in Russia and Iran.
Britain, France and Germany called on the United Nations to conduct investigations on Iran with weapons.In this regard, Iran opposed and condemned.
A spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Saturday to criticize Britain, France, and Germany's accusations of "unrealistic and basically no basis", and said that he would "not hesitate to defend the interests of the Iranian people."
