WH Denies Report of Russia Talks, Vows ‘Unwavering’ Support to Ukraine

said on September 27, “In its aggressive anti-Russian policy, the West has crossed every line.”

“This is not a bluff. And those who try to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the weathervane can turn and point towards them.”

In a related context, and in stark contrast with the White House statement, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday that the US and Russia were maintaining active communications on a near-daily basis.

“The United States, as a responsible country, we have an obligation to maintain channels of communication with Russia,” Price said during a press briefing.

“We have a functioning embassy in Moscow. We speak to the Russians via the embassy virtually every day, if not, in fact, every day. We speak consistently. We pass messages via the Russian Embassy here in Washington.”

Price added that the US acts deliberately to make sure the lines of communication with Russia remain open.

According to the Spokesperson, the US and Russia discuss several issues of concern, which include detained citizens, the status of the embassy, and de-escalation.

Price further claimed that the US has called on Russia to seek a solution to the Ukraine conflict via diplomatic means.

Source: Agencies (editted by Al-Manar English Website)