![]() Is that - is that something that’s on the table from the U.S. Q And, Jake, just another one on - the Russian proposal suggested that - to try to reach some sort of agreement on keeping exercises away from the line of contact between NATO and Russia, or limiting the deployment of missiles and other weapons. If Russia were to move in that direction, we would deal with it decisively. ![]() That wasn’t raised in the discussions at the Strategic Stability Dialogue. SULLIVAN: I’m not going to respond to bluster in the public commentary. is concerned about? Is that something that came up in those discussions? Q Jake, can you address the Deputy Foreign Minister’s comments suggesting that the - that Russia could deploy forces - or wouldn’t rule out deploying forces in Latin America? Is that something that the U.S. We’re in communication with the Russians, and we’ll see what comes next. We have to consult with allies and partners first. SULLIVAN: There are no dates set for any more talks. Q Is there an agreement to hold more talks with the Russians, Jake? I’m going to leave it there and be happy to take your questions. In terms of next steps in the diplomatic process, we’ll remain engaged with allies and partners and with the Russians, and make determinations in the coming days about what comes next. The Russians will have to make their own assessment. In our view, diplomacy is the more sensible path. And we’re ready to take the necessary and proper steps to defend our allies, support our partners, and respond robustly to any naked aggression that might occur. We’re ready to make progress at the negotiating table - serious, tangible progress on important issues of concern to us, to Europe, and to Russia in an environment of de-escalation. We have been very clear with Russia on the costs and consequences of further military action or destabilization in Ukraine. And we continue to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in the defense of their sovereignty and territorial integrity. We continue to work with Allies in NATO on changes in force posture and capabilities, especially on NATO’s eastern flank, if that scenario arises. We continue to coordinate intensively with partners on severe economic measures in response to a further Russian invasion of Ukraine. We’re equally prepared if Russia chooses a different path. We’re prepared to continue with diplomacy to advance security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic. We will now reflect and consult with allies and partners on how to proceed. They gave us and our allies things to consider. We were firm in our principles and clear about those areas where we can make progress and those areas that are non-starters.Īllied unity and transatlantic solidarity were on full display, and they remain on full display. We stuck to our core premise of reciprocity. Russia raised its concerns, we raised our concerns, including the actions Russia has taken to undermine European security that Secretary Blinken spoke so eloquently about last week. We’ve now completed an intensive week of diplomacy in multiple formats: the Strategic Stability Dialogue, the NATO-Russia Council, and the OSCE. I’m here to provide a brief update on the situation with respect to Russia and Ukraine. We’ll take some questions, and then we’ll proceed with a briefing from there. Okay, we have another special guest today, our National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, who will give us some brief opening comments. ![]()
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