Blinken has discussed the response to Russia's aggression with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Britain
09:49, 30 December
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with Foreign Ministers - Jean-Yves Le Drian, Annalena Baerbock, and Elizabeth Truss coordination of approaches to the situation around Ukraine, including a joint response to further Russian aggression.
It was reported on the website of the US State Department.
"They discussed the importance of continuing coordination to deter any further Russian aggression against Ukraine and reaffirmed the consensus among allies and partners to ensure the far-reaching consequences and serious losses for Russia for such actions", - the statement said.
What is known
- U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group will stay in the Mediterranean Sea region amid worries about the buildup of thousands of Russian troops near the Ukraine border.
- US Vice President Kamala Harris said that the United States had warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of its readiness to impose "unprecedented sanctions" against Russia if it invades Ukraine.
- Great Britain added Russia to the list of most hostile states.
- The United States is pushing the European Union to agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia as soon as possible in the event of a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- The G7 countries promise Russia "serious costs" in the event of its invasion of Ukraine - Bloomberg.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that more sanctions against Russia in the event of its further aggression against Ukraine have already been prepared.
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