Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin discussed the conflict in Ukraine. This was reported by the Pentagon press service. RIA News.
“Austin also spoke by phone with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov today. during a conversation [американский] “The Secretary emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said.
The Pentagon representative also noted that the meeting between the ministers took place at the initiative of the American side. Other topics of conversation between Belousov and Austin were not specified.
Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper in May 2024 named The appointment of Andrei Belousov as Minister of Defense of Russia is an “interesting step”.
According to the former Pentagon chief, Moscow’s main argument for changes in the military department was the move towards a war economy.
Belousov before accused The West is trying to endanger Russia’s security.
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Source: Gazeta

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