Russian Defense Ministry is waiting for explanations about the statement of the head of the Pentagon of Russia
Recall, on Wednesday, the new head of the Pentagon, James Mattis, during a meeting with NATO allies, said that Washington was open to restoring relations with Moscow, but added: "At the same time, we are realistic in our expectations and recommendations to our diplomats to negotiate from a position of strength."
Shoigu recalled that on February 16, Baku will host a meeting between the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, and a US counterpart, Joseph Danford. And at this meeting, Russia will wait for an explanation of the position of the Pentagon.
As previously reported, at the talks in Baku it is planned to discuss "the current state and prospects of military cooperation between the Russian Federation and the United States, as well as issues of preventing incidents in connection with the military activities of the parties."
- Reuters
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