Last minute… Russia gave a written response to the USA regarding the Ukraine crisis. “If the United States is not ready for legal guarantees of our security, we will have to implement military-technical measures,” the Moscow administration said in a statement.
THEY EXPORTED THE ASSISTANT AMBASSADOR
On the other hand, Russia expelled the US Deputy Ambassador to Moscow, Bartla Gorman, from the country.
BIDEN: RUSSIA CAN ENTER ANYTIME
US President Joe Biden said that Russia may invade Ukraine in the coming days, but a diplomatic solution is still possible.
“THEY STOCK BLOOD”
Making a statement at the joint NATO press conference in Brussels, Belgium, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin denied the claims that the Moscow administration had withdrawn its soldiers and stated that the Russians increased their preparations in the Black Sea and “were stockpiling blood”.
Expressing that Russia has brought its soldiers closer to the Ukrainian border and the number of military flights in the region has increased, Austin said that he also has a military background and that he thinks that Russian soldiers are not returned to their former positions.
“RUSSIAN ARMY RESERVED AT NATO’s GATE”
Austin stated that the Russian armies are at the door of NATO with their presence in the Black Sea, Crimea and various regions.
Noting that the USA will be on the alert with its allies, Austin said, “I would like to reiterate the US’s commitment to NATO. As (US President Joe) Biden said, if we have to defend every step of NATO territory, we will defend it.” said.
Austin said that the Moscow administration wanted them to believe that Ukraine was a threat to Russia and they tried to justify themselves in this way.
Underlining that they will continue to monitor Russia’s military activity in the region, Austin said that it will be understood over time whether Russia has really withdrawn, but that they will look for ways to increase the military preparation in the region.
“WE WELCOME TO PUTIN’S CALL FOR MORE DIALOGUE”
Expressing that his country is in favor of diplomacy and dialogue and there is always opportunity for this, Austin said, “We welcome (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s call for more dialogue. We believe there is still time and space for diplomacy to work.” used the phrases.
Austin stated that if war is started despite diplomatic options, the responsibility will rest with Putin.
Minister of Defense Austin emphasized that he has been a soldier for a long time and said that he had never seen NATO be as “determined and cohesive” as it is now. (AA)