He said this during a briefing at the White House.

“The discussions were frank and direct.

They were helpful.

They gave us and Russia reasons to think, ”TASS quoted Sullivan as saying.

He also stated that there is no scheduled date for further talks with Russia.

“We need to first consult with allies and partners,” Sullivan said.

Earlier, UN Secretary General António Guterres said that negotiations between the United States and Russia on security guarantees should help reduce tension and the level of confrontation.