Russia-US Format Work Not Ceased Despite Shannon-Ryabkov Meeting Cancellation

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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a briefing - Sputnik International
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Russia will continue to work with the US despite the cancellation of a meeting between US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The decision to call off a meeting between US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov does not mean a full cessation of work within the format, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

"As for whether the format is permanently canceled or if it is its rejection in principle — no," spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters at a weekly briefing.

She cited the ministry's comments published on Wednesday as "clearly stating that the atmosphere created by our US partners is simply not conducive to holding such negotiations."

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