Friday, October 21, 2022

U.S. And Russian Defense Chiefs Talk By Phone

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (combo photo)  

Politico: U.S., Russian defense chiefs speak by phone for first time since May 

 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed "international security problems, notably the situation in Ukraine." 

The U.S. and Russian defense chiefs spoke by telephone on Friday for the first time since May, according to a Pentagon spokesperson. 

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed “international security problems, notably the situation in Ukraine,” according to a readout posted by the Russian Ministry of Defense on Telegram Friday morning. 

During the call, Austin “emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid the ongoing war against Ukraine,” said Pentagon spokesperson Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder.  

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WNU Editor: The U.S. is revealing no details on this phone call .... Pentagon declines to offer details on U.S.-Russia defense call (Reuters). The Russian defense ministry is revealing some details .... Russia reveals details of rare contact with US military chief (RT). 

U.S. And Russian Defense Chiefs Talk By Phone  

LIVE UPDATES: Russian Defense Minister, US Secretary of Defense Discuss Ukraine Crisis -- Sputnik  

Austin tells Shoigu it is important to maintain lines of communication — Pentagon -- TASS  

Russian Defense Minister, U.S. Counterpart Discuss Ukraine in Rare Phone Call -- Moscow Times  

U.S. Defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart as war in Ukraine enters ninth month -- CNBC  

U.S., Russian Defense Ministers Discuss Ukraine Invasion In Rare Phone Call -- RFE 

Biden Defense secretary holds call with Russian counterpart -- The Hill  

U.S., Russian defence chiefs speak, call was needed to clear up misunderstandings -Moscow -- Reuters  

Pentagon Chief Urges Russian Counterpart Keep 'Lines Of Communication Open' In 1st Call In Months -- Zero Hedge

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