“It was a constructive and frank discussion.

I am grateful to Minister Shoigu for agreeing to meet with me to discuss a number of issues, including the ongoing tension around Ukraine and on its borders, ”he said at a press conference following the dialogue.

According to Wallace, during the conversation, the ministers discussed in detail the draft treaty on security guarantees.

Earlier it became known about the arrival of the British Minister of Defense in Moscow.

He announced his readiness to discuss in Moscow with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu a draft agreement on security guarantees to reduce tensions.