The United States and Russia have agreed to reduce tensions over Ukraine. The decision was made at a political meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday. At the meeting, the United States promised in writing that it would meet Russia's security needs. The United States has also ruled out a presidential meeting on Ukraine.
The meeting in Geneva was attended by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The meeting comes at a time when Russia is threatening to invade Ukraine. Faced with these fears, Anthony Blink warned again. He says Western nations will react if Russia invades Ukraine.
After the meeting, Sergei Lavrov said he told Blinken that he would have to pay a higher price if Washington ignored the security requirements.
Russia sends tens of millions of troops to the border with Ukraine However, the country fears an attack on Ukraine; Although Ukraine will not join NATO, Russia has put forward a number of security requirements, including guarantees.
After the meeting, Blink said that no major progress was expected. However, he acknowledged that their numbers were not enough to defeat President Conte's government.
After the meeting, Lavrov spoke independently with the press. "We need more discussion," he said. I hope that the current situation calms down, he said, adding that a second meeting between the two vice-chancellors could take place. However, it was not immediately clear whether the two presidents would meet.
In early June, US President Joe Biden met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting was held in Geneva.
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