Russian officials said no invasion of Ukraine was underway and none was planned. But the Kremlin said in an official response to the Biden administration’s proposed security assurances that the offers were unsatisfactory and Russia might have to resort to unspecified military-technical measures.
Russian infantry units return from Crimea after drills
Several Russian mechanized infantry units have returned to their bases in the regions of Dagestan and Chechnya after completing drills in Crimea, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defense ministry as saying on Friday.
Lavrov Agrees to Meet Blinken
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov agreed to meet U S Secretary of State Antony Blinken for talks in Europe next week, the State Department said Thursday night. That development occurred as tensions rose again over Moscow’s military buildup near Ukraine. Earlier in the day, President Joe Biden warned that the probability of an invasion of Ukraine is still very high.
Gold Price Pushes Above $1,900 as Ukraine Crisis Spurs Haven Demand
Gold dropped from an eight-month high after Russia agreed to meet with the US for talks over the Ukraine standoff, easing some geopolitical concerns that had fueled demand for the haven asset.
Russia responded to an offer for a meeting between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Europe with proposed dates for late next week. The US has accepted, provided there is no further Russian invasion of Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.
US challenges Russia to step back from Ukraine attack
The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow's claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a Ukrainian kindergarten.
In a dramatic, previously unscheduled speech to the United Nations in New York, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said intelligence showed Moscow could order an assault on its neighbor in the coming days.
Blinken accepts invitation to meet Lavrov late next week if Russia does not invade Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has proposed dates for holding a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, late next week, who accepted it if Russia does not invade Ukraine, local media reported.
Taking to Twitter, State Department's Spokesperson Ned Price said that the Russians have responded with proposed dates for late next week, which we are accepting, provided there is no further Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia expelled US Deputy Chief of Mission Bart Gorman, but a senior State Department official said he left last week. Moscow cited the US expulsion of a senior official in Washington, who it said was forced to leave before a replacement could be found, as part of a US visa war. Washington said it would respond to the “unprovoked” move. Early morning exchanges of fire between Kyiv’s forces and pro-Russian separatists — who have been at war for years and where a ceasefire is periodically violated — caused alarm as Western countries have said an incursion could come at any time. One of the deepest crises in post-Cold War relations is playing out in Europe as Russia wants security guarantees, including Kyiv never joining NATO, and the US and allies offer arms control and confidence-building measures.
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