US: no security talks with Russia possible without involvement of European allies
“Any dialogue, any diplomacy has to be based on the principles of reciprocity; it has to address our concerns about Russia’s actions; and importantly, it has to take place in full coordination with our allies and partners in Europe,” Price stated. Photo: US Embassy in Georgia.
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US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price has stated that the US is ready to engage diplomatically with Russia through multiple channels including the NATO-Russia Council, however, noted that there will be no talks with Russia on European security without ‘our European allies and partners.’
The statement comes after the Russian Foreign Ministry put forward two proposals on ‘security guarantees’ between Russia, the US and NATO, which include restrictions on troop, ship, and aircraft deployments for both NATO and Russia, as well limits to the deployment of intermediate and short-range missiles abroad.
We are prepared to engage diplomatically with Russia through multiple channels, including the @NATO-Russia Council, through the @OSCE, and also, if appropriate, bilaterally. There will be no talks with Russia on European security without our European allies and partners. pic.twitter.com/ZihKN9wDLV
— Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) December 22, 2021
Any dialogue, any diplomacy has to be based on the principles of reciprocity; it has to address our concerns about Russia’s actions; and importantly, it has to take place in full coordination with our allies and partners in Europe,” Price stated.
The head of the Russian Delegation to the Negotiations on Military Security and Arms Control in Vienna Konstantin Gavrilov stated on December 21 that ‘under no circumstances will Moscow allow the deployment of NATO infrastructure in Georgia and Ukraine.’
Russia recently released a statement addressing NATO member states to rescind the 2008 Bucharest Summit declaration supporting Georgia and Ukraine's bid to become members of the alliance.
The Georgian Foreign Ministry stated that what Russia says regarding the Bucharest summit decision is ‘unacceptable,’ adding that it is the ‘sovereign right of Georgia’ to join the alliance which is based on the wish of the majority of the Georgian population.
Russia occupies 20 per cent of Georgian territory and continues a creeping occupation of Georgian lands.