Russia has issued a written response to the U.S after the White House urged Moscow to take a diplomatic path forward amid growing tensions with Ukraine
It’s the latest development in the ongoing diplomatic campaign aimed at deterring a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Moscow’s response comes days after Washington submitted its own documents to Russia with a proposal aimed at de-escalating the Ukraine crisis.
These new details come ahead of a planned phone call between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Russian Foreign Minister.
What was written in the letter?
The exact wording with Russia’s response letter have not yet been released.
The US says it will be leaving it up to Russia to publicly discuss what was written.
US officials have stated that America is willing to work with Russia on things like arms control.
White House officials have repeatedly urged Moscow to take a diplomatic path forward, warning that a renewed invasion of Ukraine would result in swift and significant sanctions.