Lavrov and Blinken paid special attention to the situation around Ukraine during the talks

“Particular attention was paid to the intra-Ukrainian conflict.

The need for the speedy and full implementation of the “Complex of Measures” by Kiev was emphasized, including the establishment of a direct dialogue with the authorities of the LPR and DPR, ”the statement says.

Earlier, Blinken said that the talks in Geneva turned out to be frank and substantive.

Lavrov noted that after the US response to the Russian security proposals, which Washington promised to present next week, his new contact with the US Secretary of State is planned.