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What did Washington say about Russia's proposals?
Summary
A look back at 18 December 2021 and the diplomatic signals from the preceding days, alongside two other regional reports.
What was the United States prepared to say about Russia's security proposals as of 18 December 2021? According to a report dated 17 December, a senior US administration official said Washington was prepared to discuss the proposals with its NATO allies. The same official added that some things in the documents were ones the Russians knew would be unacceptable.
The remark placed the discussion within the alliance, with allies to be consulted, while signalling that parts of the Russian text would not be accepted.
Other reports from the days before
Two other items from 13 December were part of the regional picture. In Ukraine, Oleksandr Hohilashvili was dismissed as deputy minister of internal affairs, after a series of high-profile scandals.
In Hungary, a vehicle carrying migrants crashed in Mórahalom while trying to avoid a police check. Seven people were killed and four more were injured. The Serbian driver was arrested.
