As Russia continues its military invasion of Ukraine, the US ambassador to Sullivan, who is stationed in Russia, responded to an interview with the Russian independent newspaper "Nobaya Gazeta" and was published in the electronic version on the 24th.

In this, Ambassador Sullivan said, "There are signs from Russian leadership that diplomatic relations with the United States may be cut off." "The United States does not intend to close the embassy in Moscow." He emphasized the idea of ​​maintaining diplomatic relations.



He said that there was a hotline between the United States and Russia in case of an emergency, and that it is still maintained, "I hope there will be a hotline between Pentagon executives on the issue of Ukraine." He said that he called for the expansion of contact routes to facilitate smoother communication in order to avoid accidental conflicts.



Ambassador Sullivan also commented on the strategic dialogue between the United States and Russia to discuss the establishment of a framework for nuclear disarmament. "It is important for the United States and Russia to discuss security issues, including weapons of mass destruction. It's difficult to do, but I hope it will be resumed for the sake of human well-being, "he said, hoping that Russia would withdraw its troops from Ukraine and talks would resume.