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    Russia demands talks on US, NATO containment amid Ukraine showdown

    December 17, 2021 at 14:57
    A Ukrainian soldier walks along a trench on the frontline with Russia-backed separatists, not far from town of Avdiivka, Donetsk region, on December 10, 2021.

    Russia on Friday unveiled proposals to contain the United States and NATO in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, calling for urgent negotiations with Washington as it amasses forces near Ukraine.

    In Washington, a senior official said the United States expected to respond "sometime next week" to Russia on a format for talks but made clear it was not enthusiastic about the proposals.

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