PentagonWASHINGTON, Jan 13 Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin discussed support with Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov «Austin reaffirmed the unwavering support of the United States for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including ongoing efforts to build the capacity of the Ukrainian armed forces through defense assistance,» the US Department of Defense said in a statement. .
The Canadians have figured out how to «revenge the US» for the position on UkraineIt is also noted that the interlocutors expressed support for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. Austin and Reznikov also discussed «Russia's build-up of a military group» on the border. Russia has repeatedly rejected the accusations of the West and Ukraine of «aggressive actions», stating that does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone, and statements about «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to place more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry previously noted that Western statements about «Russian aggression» and the possibility of helping Kiev defend itself against it are both ridiculous and dangerous. At the same time, Kiev and Western states have recently expressed concern about the alleged increase in «aggressive actions» sides of Russia near the borders of Ukraine. Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not bother anyone.
