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RUSSIA said on Wednesday that it had noted U.S. President Joe Biden’s statement about the possibility of Ukraine joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov who said this in an interview with Channel One Russia broadcaster, added that Russian President Vladimir Putin, would, if necessary, voice the country’s position on the issue at the NATO summit in Geneva.
“As for Ukraine, we heard that, that President Biden hypothetically allowed the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO.
“This is a new element. No such statements have been made before.
“Of course, in Moscow, we paid full attention to it.
“I have no doubt that, if necessary, the President will clearly outline our position,” Peskov said.
Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has told Sputnik that both Biden and Putin would have the opportunity to find solutions to key issues during the summit.
“We have a long agenda, the summit is long.
“I am sure that the leaders will have the opportunity to fully exchange assessments and, I hope, find solutions on key issues for our countries and the international community, especially in the field of security,” Ryabkov said. (Sputnik/NAN)
– June 16, 2021 @ 10:54 GMT |
Tags: Moscow noted words about possibility of Ukraine’s NATO membership – Kremlin
