WP learned about the topics of security talks between the US and Russia in Geneva – RBC

WP: US plans to discuss missile deployment and scale of military exercises in Europe with Russia

According to the Washington Post, the United States intends, in particular, to discuss the topic of missile deployment in Europe. The newspaper writes that during the discussions, the United States plans to find out whether Russia is serious about resolving the crisis around Ukraine.

At the upcoming talks with Russia in Geneva, the United States plans to discuss the topic of missile deployment, as well as the scale of military exercises in Europe. About it writes The Washington Post (WP) citing sources familiar with White House plans.

According to them, within the framework of the negotiations, the topic of restrictions on the deployment of American missiles in Europe, which may pose a threat to Russia, may be touched upon.

Also, the interlocutors of the newspaper claim that the US administration is ready to discuss the scale of military exercises in Europe. At the same time, according to WP, Washington is determined to ensure that such negotiations proceed according to the “principle of reciprocity” and does not intend to conclude any agreements if Moscow does not answer the questions that are of concern to the United States.

According to the sources of the publication, during the upcoming discussions, the American side plans to find out whether Russia is serious about resolving the crisis around Ukraine or uses its demands on the United States to drag out the situation.