US Secretary of State John Kerry raised concerns with his Russian counterpart over Russia’s decision to lift a ban on missile deliveries to Iran, the White House said on Monday. Russia’s decision to start an oil-for-goods swap could also raise sanctions concerns, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters at a daily briefing.
Earnest did not provide details of Kerry’s exchange with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. “It was an opportunity for Secretary Kerry to raise our concerns,” Earnest said. Russia cleared the way on Monday for missile system deliveries to Iran and started an oil-for-goods swap, signalling that Moscow may …read more
Source: Daily News & Analysis
