“We have a negative attitude to this idea, for us it is not a question of format,” TASS quoted the diplomat as saying.
According to him, one should not look for an alternative, but implement the decisions already taken.
“We must go along two tracks: along the safety track - finally complete the withdrawal of forces; and on the political one, to start the process by introducing the Steinmeier formula and making other decisions that would guarantee the invariability and stability of the special status, ”said Grushko.
Earlier, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale said at a Senate hearing that discussions were underway to expand the Norman format.
The summit of the leaders of the "four" will be held on December 9 in Paris.