Russia’s demand Ukraine barres from joining NATO and that NATO soldiers on the bloc’s eastern front limits.
According to the current report of Fox News, Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed Wednesday that the US has delivered formal responses to Russia’s demand.
Vladimir Putin’s Demand
Russia’s Demand that NATO withdraw soldiers and weapons from eastern Europe and ban Ukraine from ever joining are non-starters, according to Washington. However, it says it is willing to address other issues such as arms control and confidence-building measures.
According to the current report of Fox News, Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed Wednesday that the US has delivered formal responses to Russia’s demand. It states that Kremlin will decide how to proceed amid rising tensions between the two countries. He told reporters that the response outlined a genuine diplomatic route ahead for Russia if it so desired. It is based on a principle and pragmatic assessment of Moscow’s concern.
The next phase of the crisis will determine by whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to accept that limited agenda. Moscow masses roughly 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border while rejecting any plans to invade.
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Russian Troops are Insufficient for Incursion
According to News, NATO announced this week that it is beefing up its deterrent in the Baltic Sea region, while the US places 8,500 troops on high alert for possible deployment to Europe.
Ukrainian officials attempt to calm fears as tensions rise. Also, while the deployment of Russian forces near Ukraine constituted a threat, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that their number is not enough for a large-scale operation.
In the report of News, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine in a speech late Tuesday that they are strong enough to keep things under control and disrupt any attempts at destabilization.
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