Russia had asked the United States in December to respond in writing to its demands from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. “The likelihood of a collision increases.”No further talks have been scheduled and the United States has signaled that the ball is in Russia’s court. Washington described this week’s discussions as a way to address differences and see what might be possible in future talks. US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, left, spoke with NATO and Russian officials at the NATO-Russia Council in Brussels on Wednesday. “We are talking about Russian territory.”If the talks are interrupted, Ukrainians worry that Russia could launch a full-scale invasion.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 16, 2022 04:33 UTC