Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov over the ongoing military tensions in Ukraine, urging tensions to ease.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov argued that the United States and others should respond to the request not to further expand NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the debate continues in parallel.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited Moscow, Russia for the first time since taking office on the 18th, following a visit to Ukraine, where military tensions continue with Russia, and met with Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov.



At a joint press conference after the meeting, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged Russia to ease tensions, saying, "It is difficult to understand that the gathering of more than 100,000 Russian troops around Ukraine is a threat."

In response, Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov said that it was unacceptable for other countries to interfere with the movement of the military in Russia, and responded to our request not to expand NATO any further in order to continue negotiations. "I'm waiting for you," he insisted that the United States and others should respond, and the debate continues in parallel.



In addition, Foreign Minister Viklov said that there are calls from the United States and others to suspend the plan as a countermeasure against Russia over the pipeline "Nord Stream 2" that sends Russian natural gas to Germany. He told me that he was not productive, "he said, promptly approving the plan to the German side and restraining it from operating.

British Defense Minister stated that it has begun to provide weapons to Ukraine

British Defense Minister Wallace issued a statement on the 17th, noting that Russia is deploying military troops around the border of neighboring Ukraine and increasing tensions, and that it is a weapon against Ukraine for self-defense. It was revealed that the donation was started.

Details such as the type and number of weapons donated are not disclosed.



In addition, a small team will be dispatched from the British Army for a short period of time to train the Ukrainian Army.



Defense Minister Wallace emphasized that "it does not provide strategic weapons and does not pose a threat to Russia," he said, saying that Ukraine has the right to defend its borders and further enhance its defense capabilities. increase.



He also said he called on Russia's Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu to hold a meeting in London in the coming weeks.

NATO Secretary-General intends to continue talks with Russia

NATO = Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Stoltenberg held a press conference in Berlin, Germany, in collaboration with Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.



In this, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on the 18th that he called on NATO member countries and Russia to hold a new meeting following this month, and expressed his intention to continue talks between NATO and Russia. Shown.



"We all want to build a constructive and stable relationship with Russia. It is not desirable for tensions to continue," said Prime Minister Schortz, who supported the continuation of the dialogue.



Meanwhile, Secretary-General Stoltenberg said, "We will not compromise on the principles," emphasizing the traditional position of not being able to meet Russia's request not to expand NATO any further.