Russian diplomats and military to hold security talks with US next month

Moscow earlier said it had received and was considering a NATO proposal to commence talks


Reuters December 27, 2021
A flag is seen on the US delegation's car, which is parked in front of the headquarters of the Russian Foreign Ministry after US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland arrived for talks with Russian officials in Moscow, Russia October 12, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS

MOSCOW:

Russian diplomats and military officials will take part in talks with the United States next month on a list of security guarantees that Moscow wants from Washington, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.

Lavrov made the comments in an interview live streamed on his ministry's website.

Also read: Moscow considering NATO proposal to hold talks

He said the talks would take place immediately after Russia's New Year holidays. The first official working day of 2022 in Russia is Jan. 10.

Russia on Sunday said it had received and was considering a separate NATO proposal to commence talks on Moscow's security concerns on Jan. 12.

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