NSDC Secretary Danilov explained why Russia “is trying to aggravate the situation in the region” – Gazeta.Ru
November 21, 2021 11:57 pm
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The secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov said that Russia is pulling forces to the border with Ukraine in order to maximize the stakes in the upcoming negotiations, the newspaper “Ukrainian Truth” writes.
“By pulling troops to the Ukrainian border, Russia will quickly aggravate the situation in the region to raise the stakes for future negotiations.”
Danilov also thanked the American side for the assistance provided, in particular, in the military sphere. During the discussion, the parties discussed the current situation in Ukraine and in the world. The NSDC Secretary authorizes that “Ukraine will not allow a repeat of the situation in 2014 and will give an adequate answer.”
Previously reportedthat US intelligence had aided European allies about weather conditions. They said the attack could happen within weeks if there is no Western intervention.
At the same time, the American authorities are preparing political consequences for Russia in the event of an attack. Thus, the head of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez contribution to consider a package of sanctions that will be imposed against Russia in the event of an invasion of Ukraine.
As for Russia, Moscow recognizes the integrity of the territory of Ukraine and do not intend to attack anyone. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president, stressed that no one officially questioned her.