On the recordFebruary 22, 2022
Now that we see the invasion is beginning and Russia has made clear its wholesale rejection of diplomacy, it does not make sense to go forward with that meeting at this time.
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msnbc.comNow that we see the invasion is beginning and Russia has made clear its wholesale rejection of diplomacy, it does not make sense to go forward with that meeting at this time.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancels a planned meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister due to the invasion of Ukraine.
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