![UPDATE 1-Russian defence minister holds talks by phone with U.S. counterpart -RIA]( "UPDATE 1-Russian defence minister holds talks by phone with U.S. counterpart -RIA")
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu held talks by phone with U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the RIA news agency reported on Monday, citing the Russian ministry. The Russian ministry did not disclose details of the talks, Interfax, another news agency, said. In Washington, the Pentagon confirmed Esper and his Russian counterpart had spoken but declined to provide any details on what was discussed.
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