US Department of State: Russian security proposals did not allay US concerns
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Russia's proposals on security guarantees in Europe do not take into account the issues of concern to the United States. This statement was made by the representative of the State Department Ned Price. He is quoted by RIA Novosti.
“We have not yet seen anything to allay our concerns,” he said during a briefing with reporters.
Price said Moscow has highlighted points of concern, but Washington has its own reasons for concern. The State Department spokesman said that any dialogue and diplomacy should be based on the principles of reciprocity. “They must respond to our concerns about Russian activities,” he concluded.
Previously, Price said that the United States will present its own list of concerns about Russia's actions. At the same time, Price expressed his readiness for diplomatic work with the Russian Federation, but added that he could not yet report on specific plans.
On December 20, aides to the presidents of Russia and the United States, Yuri Ushakov and Jake Sullivan, held a telephone conversation, during which they discussed security guarantees.
