Reported 11 months ago
On June 26, 2024, for the first time in over a year, the US Secretary of Defense Austin and the Russian Defense Minister Shoigu had a call, but both sides gave conflicting versions of the conversation. The US Department of Defense spokesperson said Austin initiated the call to discuss the importance of keeping communication channels open, while the Russian Defense Ministry, in a statement on Telegram, warned that continued US arms supplies to Ukrainian armed forces could escalate the situation. Each side had differing interpretations of the call, showcasing significant disagreements on the discussion.
Source: YAHOO