The threat of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – the United States and NATO called for de-escalation around Ukraine

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had a telephone conversation on Friday with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The parties called on Russia to de-escalate against Ukraine.

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Blinken discussed with the NATO Secretary General the next steps after the Russia-NATO Council meeting on 12 January.

“The United States and NATO are ready to meet again with Russia and are committed to continuing diplomatic engagement and reciprocal dialogue,” Price said.

The State Department noted that the United States and its NATO allies are united in their pursuit of a diplomatic path.

The parties call on Russia to take immediate action to de-escalate its ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

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