Russian Defense Minister #SergeiShoigu and US Defense Secretary #LloydAustin held a telephone conversation on Friday.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that international security issues were discussed during the call, including the situation in Ukraine.
For its part, the Pentagon reported that "Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication" in the midst of the conflict between Moscow and kyiv.
This is the second contact between Shoigu and Austin since the start of the military operation. On May 13, the high military officials already had a telephone conversation at the initiative of the United States.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that international security issues were discussed during the call, including the situation in Ukraine.
For its part, the Pentagon reported that "Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication" in the midst of the conflict between Moscow and kyiv.
This is the second contact between Shoigu and Austin since the start of the military operation. On May 13, the high military officials already had a telephone conversation at the initiative of the United States.