Senate BuildingWASHINGTON Feb 9Members of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee have asked President Joe Biden to grant Ukraine the maximum possible access to U.S. intelligence in light of Russia's alleged «aggressive» intentions, a letter released by congressmen says. «We ask that the U.S. share intelligence with Ukraine to the fullest extent possible . Russia is the aggressor, and we need to arm it (Ukraine) with critical information needed for self-defense,» the letter reads.The United States promised to prevent the launch of Nord Stream 2 because of Ukraine. American senators emphasize that such a step would be in the security interests of both the United States itself and the interests of its allies and partners in Europe. «The threat to Ukraine from Russia is a threat to democracies around the world, and we urge you to do everything possible to support Ukraine at this critical moment,» the document emphasizes. Kiev and Western states have recently expressed concern over the alleged strengthening «aggressive actions» by Russia near the borders of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly denied such accusations, saying that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone, and statements about «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to deploy more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry previously noted that statements The West about «Russian aggression» and the possibility of helping Kiev defend itself against it is both ridiculous and dangerous. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its own discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not bother anyone.
