Russia- US Dialogue on Ukraine

Russia- US Dialogue on Ukraine

Question: Who is US Deputy Secretary of State in the present Joe Biden Administration?
a) Wendy Sherman
b) Kamala Harris
c) Hillary Clinton
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-

  • On January 10, 2022, the US and Russian officials met in Geneva to have the dialogue on tensions around Ukraine.
  • A meeting of U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, held said in Geneva.
  • on 10 January Ms. Sherman offered to make reciprocal moves with Russia on missiles and exercises to de-escalate tensions but renewed warnings of major costs if Moscow invaded Ukraine.
  • The two talked for more than seven hours and after it Ms. Sherman said the U.S. was ready to meet again.
  • It should be noted that the US and other western countries are under the fear of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
  • Ukraine is supported by US and other western countries. Ukraine was formed after the disintegration of Soviet Union.
  • Russia denied attacking Ukraine during the talks, however, Russia has actually stationed thousands of troops in the Ukraine border.
  • Russia also demanded several concessions from the US and NATO allies and this situation now triggered a cold war between US and Russia.

By Rajesh Tripathi

Links:-
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/us-russia-hold-key-dialogue-on-ukraine/article38229495.ece