US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense minister Sergei Shoigu, EPA
CNN: US defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine
(CNN)US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Friday.
The call lasted approximately an hour and was at the request of Austin, who used the first call between the two in 84 days to urge Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to implement an "immediate ceasefire," according to a brief readout of the call.
The two last spoke on February 18, a week before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. It ends an extended period in which Russia's top military leaders repeatedly refused to speak with their American counterparts.
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First phone call between Russian and US defense chiefs since start of Ukraine conflict -- RT
Russian defense minister discusses situation in Ukraine with Pentagon chief -- TASS
In first since Ukraine invasion, Pentagon chief speaks with Russian counterpart -- Reuters
Pentagon Chief Urges ‘Immediate’ Ukraine Ceasefire in Call With Russian Counterpart -- AFP
U.S., Russian Defense Chiefs Speak For First Time Since Ukraine Invasion -- RFE
Austin speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since start of war in Ukraine -- The Hill
Defense Secretary Austin speaks with Russian defense minister for first time in months, urges cease-fire -- FOX News
Austin urges "immediate ceasefire" in call with Russia's defense minister -- Axios
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