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US Secretary Of State: No Breakthrough Regarding Ukraine & Russia Tensions

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Anthony Blinken met Russia's Foreign minister earlier in Geneva

The US Secretary of State says he's had "frank" discussions with his Russian counterpart - but there was no breakthrough over Ukraine.

Anthony Blinken has met Moscow's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva.

Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops near the Ukrainian border - which has prompted fears of a possible invasion.

Moscow is insisting it has not threatened the Ukrainian people - nor is it planning an attack on its neighbour.

Speaking through a translator this morning, Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says he hopes emotions will cool down and awaits to hear from America on its security demands:

Former UK National Security adviser Peter Ricketts says both sides seem to be trying to ease tensions:

 

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