Ryabkov noted that the discussion with US First Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman was amazing, there is optimism in the upcoming negotiations.
“Awesome.
The conversation was difficult, it cannot be easy.
Business in principle.
I think that tomorrow we will not waste our time, "- quotes Ryabkov as quoted by Interfax.
The meeting lasted just over two hours.
The first round of talks in a narrow format in Geneva was scheduled for the evening of January 9, January 10, work will continue in a wide format.
On the part of the military, Russia will be represented by Deputy Defense Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin in negotiations with the United States and NATO on security guarantees.