US Defense Secretary speaks with Russian Defense Minister

US calls Russia for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

US calls Russia for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

Mushfiqul Fazal, Pentagon Correspondent

The US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin has called Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.

He spoke with the Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu on Friday for the first time since February 18, said Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby.

During the conversation the US Defense Secretary Austin urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication.

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