Sherman meets Jens, discuss NATO-Russia Council

BRUSSELS, 12 January 2022, (TON): US First Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman discussed with the Secretary General of the North Atl-antic Treaty Organization Jens Stoltenberg the upcoming meeting of the Russia-NATO Council on January 12.

The diplomat wrote on her Twitter page “I met with Jens Stoltenberg to discuss tomorrow’s meeting of the NATO-Russia Council and the necessary actions by Russia to reduce tensions.”

She added that during the dialogue, a common approach to Russia was reaffirmed, combining the policy of dialogue and containment.

Sherman said “we underlined our unwavering support for Ukraine.”

She said “I briefed the North Atlantic Council on yesterday’s dialogue with Russia at the Strategic Stability Consultation in Geneva. The United States is committed to working closely with our allies and partners and is calling for a de-escalation and response to the Russia-caused security crisis.”

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