Blinken Holds First Call With Lavrov Since February, Ceasefires Not Discussed

During a news conference on Friday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced he held a call with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on a potential bilateral prisoner exchange. A State Department official said the call lasted approximately 25 minutes. Washington and Moscow’s top diplomats discussed the Ukrainian grain export deal brokered by the UN and … Continue reading Blinken Holds First Call With Lavrov Since February, Ceasefires Not Discussed