expert advised the United States to increase arms supplies to Ukraine – Politics – tsn.ua.
The United States does not intend to discuss European allies with Russia without their presence.
During a video conference before the Geneva talks, a group of experts called on US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to send more weapons to Ukraine.
About this reports Axios with reference to meeting participants.
Proponents of the hard line in relations with Russia, including those who served under former President Donald Trump, took part in the video conferences.
“It is always wise to get in touch with supporters of a different point of view. This never has its drawbacks, “said Michael McFaul, who served as US ambassador to Russia.
Biden officials say there are several areas of concern to Russia that the United States would discuss. These include new restrictions on missiles, as well as the size and scale of Europe’s military schools. Interlocutors strongly denied that the United States had reported on a reduction in troop numbers in Europe. According to them, this is not discussed. They also stressed that “no clear commitments have been made” in the forthcoming talks.
Sullivan told the portal that the United States does not intend to discuss European allies with Russia without their presence.
“We know this is part of Russia’s strategy to try to separate us from our transatlantic allies and partners and to raise disagreements and doubts about how we will interact in the negotiations. That will not be the case,” he said.
question what Ukraine may receive an additional package of military assistance from the United States: the issue of the transfer of the Stinger MANPADS.
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