Stoltenberg, Zelensky discuss Russia's military build-up around Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed Russia's military build-up around Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky during a telephone conversation.

“Spoke with President Zelensky on Russia’s military build-up in and around Ukraine. NATO will continue the political and practical support for our highly valued partner. We call on Russia to de-escalate and pursue the path of dialogue to find a peaceful solution,” Stoltenberg posted on Twitter.

On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had telephone conversations with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, during which the parties discussed joint efforts and responses to the build-up of Russian troops.

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