With tensions now at a fever pitch in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Geneva for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
About 100 thousand Russian soldiers have massed along the border with Ukraine. US President Joe Biden has said Russia seems likely to invade, and warned of the consequences.
The US and its allies are demanding that the soldiers pull back. But the Russians want a promise that NATO will never admit Ukraine as a member.
Ahead of the meeting, Blinken warned that the response to a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be swift and severe.
He said," There are two paths before Russia: The path to diplomacy that can lead to peace and security; and the path of aggression that will lead only to conflict, severe consequences, international condemnation."
Neither side has raised hopes of a breakthrough. The US and its allies have pledged to remain united, but have found little consensus on how to shift Russia's unwavering stance.
About 100 thousand Russian soldiers have massed along the border with Ukraine. US President Joe Biden has said Russia seems likely to invade, and warned of the consequences.
The US and its allies are demanding that the soldiers pull back. But the Russians want a promise that NATO will never admit Ukraine as a member.
Ahead of the meeting, Blinken warned that the response to a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be swift and severe.
He said," There are two paths before Russia: The path to diplomacy that can lead to peace and security; and the path of aggression that will lead only to conflict, severe consequences, international condemnation."
Neither side has raised hopes of a breakthrough. The US and its allies have pledged to remain united, but have found little consensus on how to shift Russia's unwavering stance.
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Tensions escalating in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva. About 100k Russian soldiers are amassed on the border with Ukraine, raising concerns of invasion. The US and allies urge Russia to withdraw troops, while Russia seeks a
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220121_39/
Date: Jan. 21, 2022
Created: 2022/01/21 21:30
Updated: 2025/12/09 18:09
Last Read: 2022/01/21 21:30