Russia, US defence chiefs discuss ‘global security’

Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke in a uncommon telephone name on Friday.

The 2 defence chiefs mentioned problems with worldwide safety, together with the scenario in Ukraine amid the continued battle in Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry mentioned in a press release.

“On October 21, 2022, phone conversations have been held between the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Military Common Sergey Shoygu, and the Secretary of Defence of the USA of America, Lloyd Austin. Topical problems with worldwide safety, together with the scenario in Ukraine, have been mentioned,” the assertion added.

Pentagon spokesman Brigadier Common Pat Ryder mentioned in a press release that in his name with Sergey Shoygu, Austin “emphasised the significance of sustaining traces of communication amid the continued battle towards Ukraine.”

In the meantime, Austin additionally spoke along with his Ukrainian counterparts because the Biden administration maintains its help for Kyiv’s defence.

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Throughout his name with Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, Austin reiterated “the unwavering US dedication to supporting Ukraine’s potential to counter Russia’s aggression,” Ryder mentioned.

“Secretary Austin additionally underscored the worldwide group’s continued help in constructing Ukraine’s enduring energy and safeguarding Ukraine’s potential to defend itself sooner or later, as demonstrated by the safety help commitments made by allies and companions at the newest Ukraine Defence Contact Group assembly on October 12,” he added. “The 2 leaders pledged to stay in shut contact.”

The calls come after the US publicly introduced that Iranian forces are current in Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, serving to Russian forces function navy drones provided by Tehran to help Moscow’s battle effort.

Crimea has been beneath Russian occupation since 2014.

The US has billed Russia’s choice to show to Iran, in addition to North Korea, as indicators of desperation, saying export controls it and its allies have imposed on the Kremlin have led to severe shortages of apparatus that’s important to the continued offensive throughout Ukraine.

(With further enter from Anadolu Company)