US President Joe Biden. File photoMOSCOW, June 1The United States wants to see Ukraine «democratic» and «prosperous,» US President Joe Biden said in an op-ed on the Ukraine crisis for The New York Times. asserting, «America's goal is simple»: Washington wants a Ukraine that is «democratic, independent, sovereign, and prosperous.»Lavrov: The West is using Ukraine to mobilize all other countries At the same time, he said that the United States does not seek a war between NATO and Russia. According to him, until the United States or its allies «are attacked,» they will not directly participate in the crisis and send troops to Ukraine. Earlier, Washington announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine. It is estimated at $700 million and will include HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, radar stations, helicopters, vehicles and anti-tank weapons, including Javelin systems. Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine on February 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin called its goal «the protection of people who have been subjected to genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» According to the Ministry of Defense, as of March 25, the Armed Forces completed the main tasks of the first stage — they significantly reduced the combat potential of Ukraine. The main goal in the Russian military department was called the liberation of Donbass. Against the backdrop of the launched special operation, Washington and NATO allies continue to pump weapons to Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly stated that the supply of Western weapons only prolongs the conflict, and transport with them becomes a legitimate target. Russia sent a note to all countries, including the United States, because of the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that any cargo that contains weapons for Ukraine will become a legitimate target for Russia. The Foreign Ministry stated that NATO countries were «playing with fire» by supplying weapons to Kyiv. 290 nationalists
