Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has invited his British counterpart Ben Wallace to visit Moscow for talks on security and the escalation of tensions in Europe, the Russian Defense Ministry said in the wake of the Ukraine crisis.
“Sergei Shoigu reaffirmed to his British counterpart his readiness to discuss all current security issues and based on the principles of reciprocity, and offered to hold talks in Moscow at any time facilitating the ombudsman,” the statement said.
The same statement said that Shoigu, in an invitation to Wallace, reminded him that “the possibility of a constructive dialogue was demonstrated by both sides during the visit of a Russian delegation to London in 2013” where talks were held between ministers and ministers. Exterior in the shape of 2 + 2. At the same time, it is stressed that “the resumption of contacts between Russia and Britain in a spirit of goodwill will help reduce tensions in Europe.”
Wallace made a similar invitation to Soigu this week, asking him to visit London to discuss issues related to mutual security concerns amid a Moscow-West confrontation over Ukraine and its NATO aspirations. .
Russia denies planning an attack on neighboring Ukraine, but says it could take indefinite military action if a list of demands is not met, including NATO’s commitment never to accept Ukraine into its borders.
Meanwhile, the price of natural gas again exceeded 80 euros per megawatt hour, with an increase of more than 7% in the shadow of Russia-Ukraine tension.
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