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In an interview with a television network, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken reiterated Western and Ukrainian claims that Russia was preparing to invade Ukraine and warned Moscow of the consequences.
In an interview with NBC News’ “In Front of the Nation” program, the US Secretary of State commented on the recent meeting of the “Group of Seven” foreign ministers on Russia and Ukraine.
The Group of Seven Foreign Ministers’ meeting, hosted by the British city of Liverpool, ended with the issuance of a joint anti-Russian statement.
“We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in our condemnation of military aggression and aggressive rhetoric against Ukraine,” the statement said. .
“We urge Russia to de-escalate tensions, pursue diplomatic channels and adhere to its international commitments on transparency of military activities,” said the foreign ministers of the seven Western nations and allies of the West.
The foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain, the United States and the European Union’s foreign policy chief have repeatedly told Moscow that Russia has repeatedly denied allegations of military preparations to invade Ukraine. They were charged.
According to them, “any use of force to change borders is strictly prohibited under international law. “Russia should not doubt that further military aggression against Ukraine will have great consequences and heavy costs (for this country).”
“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as the right of every independent state to determine its own future,” the final communiqué of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting said. We applaud Ukraine’s restraint. “We will intensify our cooperation for a common and comprehensive response.”
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke to NBC News’ “In Front of the Nation” from the venue of the G7 summit in Liverpool.
