(Bloomberg) An European Union summit focused on Russia continues in Brussels with a modest tightening of sanctions likely. President Joe Biden meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and is expected to announce an agreement on supplying additional U.S.
On September 15, Australia, the UK and the US announced the creation of AUKUS, a new security pact under which Australia was to build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines with the help of US technologies
The diplomat noted that Moscow’s Western partners "seem unable to rid themselves of the notion that they have had for over 500 years that they are the wisest global leaders and others should follow the decisions that the West makes within its own circle"
Sergey Lavrov emphasized Moscow’s willingness to hold dialogue on any issues provided that it was based on equality and respect for each other’s interests