Russian, US defence ministers discuss Ukraine by phone

Russia n Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin spoke by phone to discuss the conflict in Ukraine , Russia 's defence ministry said.

Russia's defence ministry said in a statement that Mr Belousov and Mr Austin had"exchanged views on the situation around Ukraine", noting the conversation took place"at the initiative of the American side". Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder also reported the phone call took place, saying in a statement that Mr Austin had"emphasised the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine".Russia has slammed the United States for its ongoing military support for Ukraine, and the US recently gave Kyiv the green light to use long-range US weapons on parts of Russia near the beleaguered city of Kharkiv.

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