The appeal to Biden was signed by 15 congressmen, including Deputy Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee Michael Turner and Deputy Chairman of the Armed Forces Mike Rogers.

They called on the US President to use “immediate and urgent action and support.”

“We also urge your administration to have a US military presence in the Black Sea for a Russian invasion,” the congressmen wrote.

According to them, “Russia is again pulling together large military forces – ground forces, armored vehicles, tanks and artillery – to the borders of Ukraine.” “Russia is behaving more and more aggressively and has intensified its rhetoric criticizing Ukraine in various directions, from its military modernization and military partnership to NATO membership,” the letter says.

Congressmen remind that in September the Biden administration allocated $ 60 million for military aid to Ukraine, but since then “Russia’s military activity has obviously been growing.”

“It is very important that the US fulfills its transmission mechanisms,” the members note.

In addition, they urged Biden to consider an appropriate martial law in the United States.

Dangerous speculation

Maria Butina, a member of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, expressed confidence that the appeal of the Congress is another provocation of anti-Russian forces in the United States, which cannot become a reason for troops in Ukraine and the deployment of hostilities against Russia.

“Biden cannot accept such an offer – this is obvious speculation. The United States, despite its rather aggressive rhetoric, is well aware that it is not ready to move to a kinetic clash with Russia – and this is possible if its weapons appear in Ukraine – they are not ready. The tactical nuances are in doubt, “Butina said in an interview with Gazeta.Ru.

She also recalled the general frost factor:

“Before the winter, wars do not start, because these are some problems – these are the difficulties of camouflage, difficulties associated with the movement of equipment, food and so on,” Butina emphasized.

In turn, ex-Senator Franz Klintsevich believes that the US military should not allow the escalation of the conflict. According to him, they, unlike the congressmen, are well aware of the cost of the war, which, moreover, there is no reason.

“Congressmen are barkers who position themselves, sitting on the couch, how formidable and scary they are. But the military guys understand that there is no threat there, Russia is not undertaking anything there, is not preparing for anything, is not preparing any invasion. And more than once this has been publicly said, “Klintsevich told Gazeta.Ru.

At the same time, he noted that bringing such actions of politicians to reality before escalating into a serious military conflict.

“Inadequate people in Ukraine, having received support, can really create a conflict situation. And it becomes dangerous, ”- Senator approval.

Weighted and worthy

Klintsevich believes that Russia must respond to the actions of the congressmen.

“Today we need to carefully but firmly warn about this provocation and say – guys, you are sitting on a barrel of gunpowder and playing with fire. This cannot be done. Your operation is too dirty and overt. And there is no way to provoke Russia, because we, without a doubt, will respond by defending our border, our interests, and our people, ”Klintsevich explained.

According to him, American politicians are beginning to flirt, accusing Russia of both attacking Ukraine and creating problems with refugees in Belarus.

“I am sure that they are looking for a convenient excuse from the point of view of public opinion on the formation of NATO on the territory of Ukraine. It’s a dirty, blatant, totally shameless special operation that really gets dangerous. You can’t talk like that with Russia.

In turn, Maria Butina noted that Russia should respond to this with dignity, but at the same time take a number of steps to show that “it is not funny to play with such scarecrows.”

“It’s like in the Yeralash magazine:“ And my dad will come in a tank! “-” And my dad will arrive by plane! “. “To be honest, this behavior is quite ridiculous,” the deputy stressed.

At the same time, she noted that the joint flight of Russian strategic bombers Tu-160 and Belarusian Su-27 fighters is not a reaction to the actions of the United States.

“Our relationship with our allies is a completely different matter. – emphasized Butina.

Alexander Domrin, professor at the Faculty of Law at the Higher School of Economics, believes that Russia should not react in any way to the statement of the congressmen, since they have no legal force.

“The fact that congressmen ask the president for something does not mean anything. Do you remember how, for example, the Italian deputies recognized the Crimea? Here is the same thing. Therefore, Biden will not answer this in any way, and we do not need to answer and get involved in any statements of some congressmen, “Domrin said.

He agrees that this episode has nothing to do with the global preparation of the United States for a war against Russia.

“This trend started under Obama and continued under Biden. Trump tried to normalize relations with Russia, but, as Lavrov said, this is not his fault, this is his misfortune. You and I understand that everything is heading towards war, but they do not understand – they will serve over two oceans, “Domrin said.

According to him, the vector policy of the United States may change in the midterm elections in November 2022.

“Now I predict that there will be a collapse of the Democrats and a recovery of the Republicans. Because Democrats are for democracy around the world – and that would mean that Democrats are for democracy around the world. , – the expert noted.