He stated this in an interview with Axios.

“We would have preferred to have a more stable and predictable relationship with Russia, we have made this clear.

But we made it equally clear that if Russia decides to act aggressively or recklessly towards us, our partners or allies, we will respond, ”Blinken said.

Earlier, American President Joe Biden said that the United States is not looking for a conflict with Russia.

It was also reported that the Kremlin spoke about expectations from the meeting of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Biden in Geneva.