The following readout was published by the U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs on Dec. 31, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary Blinken spoke today with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg about upcoming engagement with Russia in the NATO - Russia Council and the U.S. - Russia Strategic Stability Dialogue. The Alliance stands ready for meaningful dialogue with Russia, while standing united to deter further aggression against Ukraine.

Source: U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs