U.S. suggests it's open to limiting military exercises, missile deployments in talks with Russia

The United States and allies are prepared to discuss with Russia in talks about Ukraine the possibility of each side restricting military exercises and missile deployments in the region, a senior U.S. administration official said on Saturday.

With crucial talks set to start on Monday in Geneva, the senior Biden administration official said the U.S. is not willing to discuss limits on U.S. troop deployments or the U.S. force posture in NATO countries in the region.

President Joe Biden has warned that Russia will face severe economic consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to launch an invasion of Ukraine. U.S. officials