Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu had a telephone conversation with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin. TASS writes about it.

The parties discussed security issues of mutual interest.

US military spokesman John Kirby said the ministers also discussed Russia's buildup of forces in Crimea and around Ukraine.

The situation in Europe has escalated due to the escalation of tension around Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated at talks with his British counterpart Ben Wallace. The head of the Russian Defense Ministry also focused on the lack of answers to Moscow's key security demands from Washington and NATO. More details - in the material

At the meeting, "an understanding was also reached on the continuation of contacts between the defense departments of the two countries," the Defense Ministry said in a release.

Wallace, following the talks, called Shoigu a “professional” and informed that the Russian minister and the head of the General Staff of the RF Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, once again spoke about the absence of plans to invade Ukraine.

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