US has communicated to Pakistan its position on Russia further invading Ukraine - GulfToday

US has communicated to Pakistan its position on Russia further invading Ukraine

  • 24 Feb 2022
Ned-Price

State Department spokesperson Ned Price attends a meeting. File photo

The United States has communicated to Pakistan its position regarding Russia's further invasion of Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday, as Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan heads to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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"We believe it's a responsibility of every responsible country around the world to voice concern, to voice objection, to what Putin appears to have in mind for Ukraine," Price said.

Reuters

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