Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin demands immediate ceasefire during first call to Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine 79 days ago
- Lloyd Austin spoke by phone to his Russian counterpart on Friday
- It was his first time speaking to Sergei Shoigu since Russia invaded Ukraine
- An official characterized the call as ‘professional’ and said it lasted an for an hour
- The Pentagon said Austin demanded an ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Ukraine
