Russia's Kremlin says Russia's main security demand have not been taken into account; remarks by US and NATO that main demands are unacceptable do not give much cause for optimism; no agreement on Lavrov/Blinken meeting

• Russian President Putin will make decision on next steps after studying and agreeing with relevant ministries on Western response


• Current tensions reminiscent of cold war.

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RUSSIA’S SECURITY PROPOSALS: Eyes on the US response to Russian proposals.

• Russia is to formulate its stance after the US responds to Russia’s security proposals, according to the Kremlin cited by Russian news agency TASS. This will likely be the development that will dictate the future.


• The US pledged to respond to Russian demands by the end of the week.


• On December 17th, Russia released draft agreements on the security guarantees that Moscow expects to receive from Washington and NATO. The proposals oblige NATO to stop its eastward expansion, drop plans on granting Ukraine membership, and call for restrictions on the deployment of weapons including nuclear.


• On December 15th, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said if the US and NATO do not provide them with guarantees around security, it may lead to confrontation; and a lack of progress on this would lead to a military response

27 Jan 2022 - 09:45- Geopolitical- Source: Newswires