Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin had a second phone conversation with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov on the morning of Friday, July 12.
This was announced at a briefing by Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh, Yevropeiska Pravda reports.
According to Singh, the conversation between Austin and Belousov took place following the NATO summit in Washington on July 9-11.
"Secretary Austin emphasized the need to maintain channels of communication amid Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine," she added.
The Pentagon spokeswoman later clarified that the call was initiated by the Russian side.
Author - Olena Madiak, 12/07/2024