“The topic of digital technologies and ICT security was discussed at our meeting today.
This does not mean that we will continue to do this in this particular format.
Although we proceed from the fact that these technologies and capabilities in this area can have an impact on strategic stability, "RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
At the same time, it is impossible to speak about any agreements of a binding nature in this area, he stressed.
“We do not have any experience that could mean even a rough understanding of whether it is worth it, and if so, then how, to develop binding agreements in this area in connection with the task of strengthening strategic stability,” Ryabkov explained.
The deputy minister added that the United States "picks out only one aspect" from the widest range of issues that are of interest to Russia - extortion and persecution of those who are engaged in this.
“We want the Americans to understand that we need a reaction to our appeals in various situations, including when there is a harmful effect on our infrastructures, on our legal entities from the American jurisdiction, we need a meaningful, substantive, professional response from the American side. to these our appeals, with which things are not going well, ”Ryabkov said.
On July 28, in Geneva, the Russian and US delegations discussed security threats and the prospects for a "new control" over nuclear weapons.
Washington assessed the past consultations as "professional and meaningful."
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was pleased with the way the consultations went.
On July 9, the White House announced that Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden had a telephone conversation: Biden discussed with Putin the problem of ongoing ransomware attacks, which also affected the United States, and also “stressed the need for Russia to take measures to suppress activities of groups of extortionists ”.