U.S. Warns Russians of "Serious Consequences" If They Pursue Confrontation Against Ukraine

At a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Stockholm, Sweden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken renews the U.S. commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine and warns Russia there will be "serious consequences" if it pursues confrontation against its ally. He calls for the implementation of the Minsk Agreements and says the U.S. is prepared to facilitate those talks. close