Russian invasion of Ukraine would have 'tragic consequences' for both countries, UK Defence Secretary warns his counterpart in Moscow
, citing increased threats of Russian military action.
Mr Shogiu said the counter-proposals submitted by Nato and the US had now been reviewed and promised "our response will follow shortly".The talks between Mr Wallace and Mr Shogiu were the latest in a period of frenzied diplomacy intended to defuse the current crisis in eastern Ukraine. Mr Shogiu said Russia's ties with the UK were "close to zero". But when asked about the state of UK-Russia relations, Mr Wallace said they were "a lot better than 0%" after Friday's talks.
In diplomatic confrontations like this, improved communications between defence ministers and senior officers can sometimes help avoid miscalculation. Mr Lavrov said he was disappointed with the talks, accusing Ms Truss of not listening to Russia's concerns and describing their conversation as "a dialogue between a deaf person and someone who was mute".
In a joint news conference with Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg, Mr Johnson said Europe faced its biggest security crisis in decades.PM says we must oppose any return to the days where "great powers" decide the "fates of nations"
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