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US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland threatened sanctions against Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine. “[Агрессивные действия Москвы] will be greeted with serious economic steps and sanctions, which did not exist, “Nuland told Kievsky Security on December 1. According to Nuland, all NATO members are in solidarity with this statement and the need to support the territorial integrity of Ukraine. Later, on December 7, Nuland announced that the United States was ready for sanctions that would “completely cut off Russia from the global financial system” if Russia invaded Ukraine. The consequences will also be felt by ordinary citizens, business representatives, said the US Deputy Secretary of State.
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Last week on December 5, a German newspaper published two scenarios for Russia in a neighboring state. According to the newspaper, Russia is preparing to attack in early 2022. Previously Associated Press citing intelligence data from the United States, she wrote that America is expecting a Russian offensive at the beginning of next year.
Russian armed forces on Russian territory are in the competence of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakha commented on the accusations of the invasion of Ukraine. The United States because of the active actions of NATO. According to Zakharova, the accusations against Russia of the attack are a deliberate aggravation of the situation in Ukraine.
The growing tension around Ukraine was discussed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden at a joint summit. “President Biden expressed deep concern of the US and European allies over Russia’s escalation of forces around Ukraine,” a White House statement following the summit said. The report also said that Biden reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and called for a reduction in tensions on the Russian-Ukrainian border.
Vladimir Putin denied Russia’s aggressive intentions. “The responsibility should not be shifted onto the shoulders of Russia, since NATO is trying dangerous attempts to conquer Ukrainian territory and is building up its military potential at our borders,” the Russian president said. Putin also said that Russia needs legal guarantees that NATO will move eastward and deploy offensive weapons in neighboring states. This was reported on the Kremlin website.
The summit of the Russian and American presidents took place on December 8 at about six o’clock in the evening. He passed through a secure video link for two hours.