Russia says there is no Ukraine invasion and none is planned; proposes new security scheme with US; insists US remove troops from central and eastern Europe, according to Russian press (Interfax and RIA)
- Has not seen full intention form US to stick to indivisibility principle of security.
- Russia says de-escalation requires that Ukraine comply with Minsk agreements and no more weapons should be delivered to Ukraine.
- Expects specific proposals from US and NATO regarding no further eastward enlargement.
- Arms control issues can't be considered separately from other topics.
Analysis details (14:05)
- These are Russia's official response to security proposals.
17 Feb 2022 - 14:01- Geopolitical- Source: Interfax/RIA
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