Advisers to the presidents of the United States and Russia discussed Ukraine

The White House spoke about the talks between Sullivan and Ushakov

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The American side and their allies prefer the diplomatic way of solving security and strategic problems, the White House recalled.

Jake Sullivan, adviser to the President of the United States on national security issues, held telephone talks with the adviser to the President of the Russian Federation on foreign policy Yuri Ushakov. One of the main topics was the Ukrainian question, togethert press office of the White House on Wednesday 15 December.

“Sullivan reiterated our grave concern over the build-up of the Russian army near the border with Ukraine and stressed that the United States will continue to closely coordinate its actions with our European allies and partners,” the statement said.

Sullivan also stressed that the United States and other Western countries prefer the diplomatic way to solve security and strategic problems.

In addition, the White House recalled that in recent days, US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Karen Donfried was on a visit to Ukraine and Russia. negotiated on the same issue. On Thursday, December 16, she plans to hold consultations with NATO members in Brussels “to develop a coordinated approach.”

Earlier, Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that a dialogue on Ukraine is being formed between the United States and the Russian Federation… According to him, Washington will not join the Normandy format, but will negotiate directly with Moscow.

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