Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Morgan

F.P. Report

WASHINGTON: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke on Friday with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan, who represented Canada at the NATO-Russia Council meeting in Brussels.

The two pledged continued close coordination to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine. They also called for Russian de-escalation and underscored their shared commitment to diplomacy.

They agreed that any further Russian invasion of Ukraine would result in massive consequences and severe costs, including coordinated, restrictive economic measures for the Russian Federation.