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❗️NATO about to give written response to Russia's security guarantees proposals, report claims

❗️The US will continue to adhere to NATO's "open door" policy, as confirmed in Washington's response to Russia's security guarantees, Blinken said

❗️The United States will not publish its response to Russia's security proposals and expects Moscow to do the same, Blinken said

⚡️ Biden actively participated in compiling the US response to Russia's security proposals, Blinken said

Here is the gist of what Blinken said:
🔻The US written response sets out a diplomatic path forward should Russia choose it;
🔻includes concerns the US and allies have about Russia’s actions;
🔻outlines areas where common ground can be found, such as placement of offensive missiles in Ukraine, maneuvers in Europe, greater transparency;
🔻highlights principles the US is committed to uphold, including Ukrainian integrity.
🔻Blinken expects to speak to Sergey Lavrov in the coming days after Russia has a chance to study the US response
🔻The US not releasing its response publicly, and hopes Russia will respect this decision
🔻President Joe Biden was involved in preparing the document and “blessed” the final version