Over the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, the Presidential Administration of Russia has expressed its intention to start full-scale negotiations on security with the United States, saying that it will seek out commonalities in the process of negotiations.

The Putin administration will soon be responding to security issues, which will be the focus for the time being.

Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov emphasized on the 16th that he would not compromise on the issue of the non-expansion of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which Russia emphasizes.



On the other hand, regarding Russia's request for restrictions on the deployment of medium- and short-range missiles by NATO, "The Western side has stated that it is ready to hold a serious dialogue on these issues. It is regarded as a positive step." I made a certain evaluation.



"President Putin emphasizes his willingness and readiness to carry out diplomatic negotiations," said Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian Presidential Administration. He stated that he would like to start full-scale negotiations on security with the United States.



Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 15th that some troops deployed near the border with Ukraine have completed the exercises and will begin withdrawal.



The United States and others say that Russia should first withdraw military troops in order to proceed with concrete negotiations with Russia.



The Putin administration has said that it will soon respond to security issues, and for the time being, the focus will be on the contents of the 10-page draft that the Russian side is ready and whether negotiations will begin based on this. is.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman "US and British media disinformation"

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zaharova said on his SNS on the 16th that the United States is still likely to be invaded by Russia. Please tell us your next plan someday.

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G7 to urgent foreign ministers' meeting

Germany, the chair of the G7 = seven major countries, has announced that it will hold an urgent foreign ministers' meeting on the 19th of this month in response to the ongoing tensions in Ukraine.



The Foreign Ministers' Meeting will be held in conjunction with the "Munich Security Council" to be held in southern Germany from the 18th to the 20th of this month, confirming the close cooperation of each country.

Ukraine's attitude of not giving in to "National Integration Day"

As Russian troops deploy large troops around the Ukrainian border and tensions continue, the Ukrainian government has set the 16th as "National Integration Day" and will unite people to not give in to pressure from Russia. Shown.



Of these, in the capital Kiev, many national flags were raised in the city, and citizens gathered in the plazas and roadsides to sing national anthems, appealing to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country.



The man who attended the rally said, "Unity is our strength. Ukraine will definitely win."



Another man said he was skeptical about the alleged withdrawal of some Russian troops, saying, "It should be clear if it was actually withdrawn, but the situation is unclear." Was there.

Moscow Citizen "America is provoking"

On the other hand, while the Putin administration's movements are drawing attention, various voices have been heard from the citizens in Moscow, the capital of Russia.



One of the women said, "It's the United States that is provoking. I've always done all the provocations systematically," and criticized the United States for increasing military tensions. Was there.



On the other hand, an elderly man said that President Putin's stance to continue talks with the United States and others said, "It is good that the movement toward peaceful negotiations has begun," and diplomacy will break the situation. I was looking forward to it.



A woman with many Ukrainian friends said, "I hope people think calmly and do not take military action. War shouldn't happen."