Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov told President Putin that he should continue the dialogue, saying that there is still a chance to reach an agreement with the Western side.
The series of exchanges was broadcast on state television, emphasizing Russia's stance of emphasizing dialogue as the United States became more vigilant that it could take military action.
The U.S. government and others have been wary of the situation in Ukraine, saying that Russia is likely to take large-scale military action soon.
Under these circumstances, President Putin called Foreign Minister Vikrov and Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu to the Kremlin on the 14th to consider future measures, and received individual reports.
Among them, Putin asked Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov, "Is there a chance to agree with the Western side on the important issues that Russia is concerned about, or is the Western side just trying to pull into endless talks?" I did.
In response, Foreign Minister Viklov said that the diplomatic schedule is scheduled for this week as well. I would like to propose, "he said, and expressed his idea that the dialogue should be continued.
In addition, Foreign Minister Viklov reported to President Putin that a 10-page draft was ready in response to responses from the United States and NATO.
Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, meanwhile, told President Putin that the military exercises taking place in various parts of the country were "some completed and some continued." I told you.
A series of exchanges with President Putin will be broadcast on state television, and Russia says that the gathering of military troops around the Ukrainian border is for exercise purposes and that dialogue with the West is important. It is a shape that emphasizes the posture.