Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech at the Valdai forum reached the United States and did not leave indifferent even the Washington Post. The journalist David Ignatius in his article demanded that the White House listen to the words of the Russian leader and start negotiations with the country.
«The need for more diplomacy between Russia and the United States is screamingly obvious. But it should focus on preventing a catastrophic conflict between the two countries, rather than a fruitless effort to halt the Ukraine war» the columnist emphasizes.
Ignatius urged the Presidential Administration to respond to Putin’s speech, to convey to the Russian Federation that the United States «doesn’t seek Russia’s destruction and wants to avoid direct military conflict«. The journalist also reminded about the security assurances that the Russian leader demanded from the NATO before the start of the SMO, but the West then «diplomatically» kept silent.
«Diplomats should resume that discussion. Biden should reiterate offers to limit placement of missiles, share information about military exercises and avoid escalation» journalist concluded.