Russia tells US that its counterproposals on security were not constructive and ignored Russia's key concerns
SourceNewsquawk
SectionGeopolitical
- Says Security proposals were intended as a complete package, not for the US to pick and choose.
- Russia doubts Washington is committed to fixing security issues in Europe.
- Russia says growing US and NATO military activity is alarming and Russia's red lines are still being ignored.
- Ultimatums for Russia to remove troops from parts of its own territory and accompanied by sanctions threats are unacceptable and undermine chances of reaching a deal.
- Russia says it will be forced to respond by implementing military technical measures in absence of the US negotiating legally binding security guarantees.