US defence secretary calls Russian counterpart, discusses escalation
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Moscow, 21 October 2022 (dpa/MIA) - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed recent escalations during Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a phone call.
Washington said Austin underlined the importance of continued communication amid the ongoing war.
Moscow said the conversation focused on international security issues, including the situation in Ukraine.