White House: US consults with EU on economic sanctions against Russia in the event of possible aggression against Ukraine. This was stated by the press secretary of the White House Jen Psaki, her words are quoted by TASS.
Thus, she answered the question of how Washington can influence Moscow to help Kiev. “Of course, the introduction of economic sanctions is one of the options. But we are going to do this through consultations with Congress and European partners, “- explained the representative of the American administration.
Earlier, Psaki said that the United States is always ready to take steps towards imposing sanctions against Russia due to the situation near the border with Ukraine, however, the Americans consider it necessary to discuss such decisions with their European allies.