Russia claims it will begin talks with US and Nato
by Andrew Roth in Moscow, David Smith in Washington, from on (#5T9RZ)
If confirmed, talks would begin a contentious effort to avert a Russian offensive in Ukraine this winter
Russia claims it has agreed to begin talks with the US early next year to discuss Moscow's demands for security guarantees" in Europe, including a ban on Ukraine's entrance into the Nato military alliance.
If confirmed, the talks would begin a contentious effort to avert a Russian offensive in Ukraine this winter, as Kyiv and eastern European governments have demanded not to be left out of any deal with Moscow that affects their interests as well.
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