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Russia Hasn’t Budged an Inch at Kremlin Talks With US Envoys, Ex-CIA Officer Says

Russia Hasn’t Budged an Inch at Kremlin Talks With US Envoys, Ex-CIA Officer Says

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The Kremlin meeting described as "constructive and extremely frank" meant there were "strong emotions" and likely "frustration" on the US side, says former CIA... 23.01.2026, Sputnik Africa

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The Kremlin meeting described as "constructive and extremely frank" meant there were "strong emotions" and likely "frustration" on the US side, says former CIA officer Larry Johnson.Nevertheless, Russia's red lines remains:"President Putin’s position from June 14th, 2024 has not budged one inch. Zaporozhye, Kherson, Donetsk, Lugansk, Crimea are all now permanently part of Russia. The other critical element is NATO out of Ukraine."Despite the frank exchange, the trilateral security meeting in Abu Dhabi will go ahead, showing "they're still willing to talk," says Johnson.

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