There was "absolutely no deafness or blindness" at the meeting between the Russian and UK defence ministers and it was conducted in a constructive and frank manner, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told reporters on Friday, Sky News reported.

His remarks came following talks with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.

"I think Minister Lavrov is a master at these type of engagements and making those type of comments," Wallace said in response to a journalist's request to comment on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's comments that his discussion with his British counterpart Liz Truss on Thursday.

He added that in his discussion with Sergei Shoigu "there was absolutely no deafness or blindness".

Wallace stressed that the discussion was "constructive and frank."

The Minister also expressed the hope that the discussion has "contributed to a better atmosphere and to de-escalation", although he admits there is "still a considerable way to go between the two of us".