Russia hands draft security pacts to US as it seeks talks over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been discussing security issues with US President Joe Biden (Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/Kremlin /via AP)

Russia has submitted draft documents outlining security arrangements it wants to negotiate with the US and its Nato allies amid spiralling tensions over Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a senior Russian envoy stood ready to leave immediately for talks on the proposal in a neutral country.