This was reported by the press service of the State Department.

“The Chancellor and the Secretary of State reaffirmed our strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and our joint willingness to ensure that Russia faces enormous consequences and serious costs if it escalates aggression against Ukraine,” the message says.

It is also noted that they discussed the challenges from China.

Earlier, Blinken said he did not expect all problems related to the situation around Ukraine to be resolved during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Geneva on January 21.