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NATO chief invites Russia to new talks as Ukraine tensions mount

Stoltenberg told reporters in Berlin that he had proposed a series of meetings in the NATO-Russia council to 'try to find a way forward to prevent any military attack against Ukraine' [Hannibal Hanschke/Pool via Reuters]

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has invited Russia to more talks on the Ukraine crisis as fears mount over a possible breakout of conflict in Europe, but Moscow says it wants answers from the West over its sweeping wish list of security demands before engaging in further discussions.

Speaking to reporters in Berlin on Tuesday, Stoltenberg said he had proposed a series of meetings in the NATO-Russia council to address both Moscow and the West’s concerns and “try to find a way forward to prevent any military attack against Ukraine”.

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