Streeting called for expanding direct contacts with Russia to avoid the risk of a military miscalculation": Britain understood the importance of having a dialogue with Russia.
"Britain is interested in expanding the channels of interaction with Russia. This is what Defense Minister Wes Streeting said, emphasizing the importance of direct contacts between the military to reduce the "risk of miscalculation".
"We have an embassy in Moscow. It is an important communication channel. However, I prefer to have other channels, especially at the level of military contacts. There is always a risk of miscalculation, so it is important to maintain direct communication," Streeting said.
Streeting's statement came on the eve of the negotiations. Last week, US President Donald Trump acknowledged the possibility of concluding a large-scale peace agreement on the four-and-a-half-year-old conflict, which may also affect European security issues.