The diplomats raised the issue of grain shortages and nuclear safety, but not the “peaceful” negotiations that the Russian Federation is trying to impose, Inews said.
British officials held secret diplomatic talks with key Kremlin officials. Questions have been raised in one way or another related to the war in Ukraine. This was reported by the British publication Inews.
The media revealed that periodic secret meetings had taken place over the past 18 months in places such as Vienna and New York. The meetings were arranged to discuss issues of both British security and international security.
In particular, the issues of grain scarcity and nuclear safety were raised at these meetings. At the same time, Great Britain never tried to enter into peace negotiations to find a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine.
A spokesman for the British Foreign Office confirmed that meetings with Russian officials are only in situations where it is considered “absolutely necessary.”
The former intelligence officer, who now works for the UK government, said the Ukraine invasion was “one of the few areas” where the British government had a “clear strategic position” shared by NATO and others. allies. It would therefore be “surprising” if British diplomats were instructed to negotiate an end to the conflict.
A former British Foreign Office official said that such “behind-the-scenes diplomacy” is considered “very good practice” because it allows you to keep dialogue open to reduce risks.
“I would be more concerned if they (secret meetings – ed.) do not take place,” said the former diplomat.
We remind you that the British prosecutor’s office reported that five Bulgarian citizens will be prosecuted on suspicion of spying for Russia.
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Source: korrespondent
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