CNN: Blinken does not expect to see breakthroughs in talks with Russia this week
(CNN)Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he doesn't expect to see any breakthroughs in the meetings with Russia this week, reiterating that while the US is prepared to listen to Moscow's concerns, it will be hard to achieve any progress unless Russia de-escalates tensions on the border with Ukraine.
"It's hard to see making actual progress, as opposed to talking, in an atmosphere of escalation with a gun to Ukraine's head. So, if we're actually going to make progress, we're going to have to see de-escalation, Russia pulling back from the threat that it currently poses to Ukraine," he said on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday.
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WNU Editor: The Kremlin is also skeptical .... Russia Warns That U.S. Doesn’t Understand Its Goals on Ukraine (New York Times). More here .... Russia sees risk of talks with US ending quickly (The Hill)
But there is some optimism .... US-Russia preliminary meeting was ‘stunning’ but ‘difficult,’ diplomat reveals (RT). More here .... Russia to consider US’, NATO’s readiness to work on its proposals positive result (TASS).
US Secretary Of State Blinken Does Not Expect To See Breakthroughs In Talks With Russia This Week (Update)
No concessions, no breakthroughs: Russia, U.S. cast pall on Ukraine talks -- Reuters
US tells Putin to choose confrontation or dialogue over Ukraine -- The Guardian
US warns Russia of ‘confrontation’ risks ahead of Ukraine talks -- France 24
Sec. Blinken gives Russia two choices ahead of talks in Geneva: 'Massive consequences' -- FOX News
US open to talking with Russia about missiles, troop exercises: Secretary of State Antony Blinken -- ABC News
Blinken sets limits on U.S. talks with Russia -- Politico
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The US could agree to anything, perhaps even something reasonable. Russia might even make reasonable accommodations. Rhe problem is NATO. Our "allies" could nix the whole thing!!
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