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The Pentagon allowed the situation on the border of Ukraine and the Russian Federation to be settled diplomatically Austin held a meeting with the military command about the situation on the border between Ukraine and Russia, reports TASS. The Pentagon named a way to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In particular, the department allowed the settlement of the current situation by diplomatic means. “I would like to recall the comments of the Minister of Defense made by him last weekend, when he said that he believed in a diplomatic solution [of the situation on the border of Ukraine and Russia]” , – Kirby emphasized. Earlier, the United States told about the measures for the “invasion” of Russia in Ukraine. According to a source in the American administration, the United States, together with the European Union, developed economic countermeasures against Russia. The informant stressed that the sanctions would cause

State Department: the inclusion of new members in NATO does not contradict the promise not to expand eastward State Department spokesman Ned Price said the inclusion of new states in NATO is contrary to the promise not to expand eastward. His words are quoted by TASS. He stressed that the alliance has the right to accept new members and pursues only defensive goals, its door is always open. “The idea that NATO, or aspirants for membership like Ukraine, could pose a threat to Russia is laughable if the situation were not so serious,” Price added. The United States welcomes Ukraine's right to determine its future in the context of NATO membership. The official noted that in this regard, Russia is of concern and its alleged attempt to “fabricate an excuse for the Russian military to do what has long been planned.” will become the “red line” for Moscow. The diplomat

US administration: believes that Russia is ready to attack Ukraine from three sides A senior White House official said that the US believes The Russian Federation is ready to attack Ukraine from three sides. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti. According to an administration official, the United States does not know whether Russian President Vladimir Putin made a decision on the readiness to “invade Ukraine.” “But planning from our point of view the view is clear: the movement of troops in addition to [deploying] battalion tactical groups around Ukraine in numerous geographic theaters around the borders of [Ukraine] – to the south, to the west, and also to the northeast, “said a US administration official. He also said that the United States sees the movement of additional military potential and forces near Ukraine in numerous areas. The official expressed the opinion that this allegedly corresponds to the planning pattern

Political scientist Solonnikov allowed other countries to boycott the Olympics after the United States competition country, said political scientist and director of the Institute of Contemporary State Development Dmitry Solonnikov, writes Izvestia. According to him, international sports competitions have repeatedly become an arena where countries “measured the size of their ideological ambitions.” He called this decision a “psychological trick” against Beijing. Solonnikov admitted that other countries, following the US, could boycott the Olympics. “This will most likely affect a number of other representatives of the diplomatic corps of the world, who are attentively listening to the United States and are actually in a morally subordinate position,” he explained. According to the expert, the host country of the Olympics is always interested in a large number of guests, as this allows organizing negotiations at different levels, demonstrating its image in international circles. Earlier, the White House said that the US leadership

White House spokesman Psaki did not explain whether the United States would impose unilateral sanctions against Russia – for the situation around Ukraine. Press Secretary of the US President Jen Psaki did not clarify whether such restrictions could be introduced without support from the European Union (EU), TASS reports. She noted that American leader Joe Biden will hold talks with a number of key partners , answering the question about the possibility of additional restrictions against Moscow without the participation of the Europeans. “Of course, it is important for us to move in coordination, in sync with the transatlantic allies and partners. But I do not want to rule out or allow anything before these negotiations take place, “Psaki said. Earlier, a White House official said that US President Joe Biden intends to clearly explain to Russian leader Vladimir Putin that he is ready exert economic pressure on Moscow in