Russia discusses Ukraine in calls with France, Turkey, UK

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu holds phone calls with his British, French and Turkish counterparts, during which they discuss Ukraine, the Russian defense ministry says.

In all three calls, Shoigu conveys “concerns about possible provocations by Ukraine with the use of a ‘dirty bomb.'”

The statement does not provide further details.

On Friday, Shoigu held a rare phone call with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Both sides confirmed they discussed Ukraine.

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