Russia's defence ministry has said talks between the Russian and French defence ministers showed 'readiness for dialogue on Ukraine'.
Russia's defence ministry has said talks between the Russian and French defence ministers showed"readiness for dialogue on Ukraine".
Meanwhile, NATO allies have agreed to initiate planning on long-term military support for Ukraine, but a proposal by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to do so via a €100 billion five-year fund drew mixed responses. But they said it was unclear whether the €100 billion figure would be accepted or how it would be financed.Initial reactions from across the alliance signalled a decision may not be easy.
Meanwhile, Russia said NATO had returned to a Cold War mindset as the alliance marks its 75th anniversary this week.
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