[Kiev19thArchyde.com]-US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine on the 19th, recognizing that Russia could attack Ukraine with a “very short notice.” At the same time, the US government has stated that it will seek diplomatic solutions wherever possible.
In a meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky in the capital Kiev, the U.S. government will continue to provide military support to Ukraine, saying that Ukraine needs to prepare for a difficult time, and if Russia invades Ukraine, it will be a tough match. Reiterated that it will impose Russian sanctions. “We will make thorough diplomatic efforts to avoid new aggression and promote dialogue and peace,” he promised.
President Zelensky thanked the US government for its military support.
Blinken is visiting Europe to mitigate the crisis over Russia and Ukraine. After visiting Ukraine, he will meet with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Germany and with Russian Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbok in Geneva, Switzerland on the 21st.
At the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Blinken acknowledged that Russia is increasing its tens of thousands of troops along the Ukrainian border, saying, “We have plans to further increase our troops with a very short notice. This will allow Russian President Antony Blinken to take further offensive action against Ukraine with a very short notice. “
He did not mention how early Russia would move. According to security analysts, Russia does not seem to have gathered the medical forces needed to launch an immediate attack.
Russia dispatches troops to neighboring Belarus for joint military exercises. Some say they are ready to attack Ukraine from the north, east and south.
Russia’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ryabkov said he did not believe there was a risk of a major war outbreak and reiterated that Russia had no plans to attack or invade Ukraine.
Former Russian diplomat and foreign policy analyst Vladimir Florov described the meeting between Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Vikken on the 21st as “the last stop before the train wrecked.” Russia’s dispatch of troops to Belarus for joint military exercises is a “serious escalation,” he said. “Unless the United States takes a step back and hands Ukraine over to Russia, some military options are likely to be unavoidable. “.
The Kremlin has said it is waiting for a written response from the United States over its security commitments to Western nations. However, Blinken said he was not prepared to provide a written response at the meeting on the 21st.
Blinken also promised to provide Ukraine with more support in the coming weeks, further strengthening support if Russia invades.
Russia’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergei Ryabkov has called on Western nations to stop military support for Ukraine, according to Interfax.
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