Not a party to the conflict, the United States instead rejects the Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations

WASHINGTON – National Security Advisor United States of America (US) Jake Sullivan says it’s not time yet for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia . The remarks came after former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said peace talks must take place sooner rather than later.

“We don’t know where this is going to go,” Sullivan said of the conflict, speaking to a Carnegie Endowment think tank in Washington.

“All we know is that it is our duty to continue to maintain our military support for Ukraine, so that it is best placed on the battlefield, so that if and when diplomacy matures, it will be best placed in negotiations.” table.”

“That time is not now,” he added, as quoted by Russia TodaySaturday (17/12/2022).

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According to Sullivan, Ukraine had won a series of battles, driven the invading Russians out of most of its country, and was now struggling to reclaim what was left.

He called it extraordinary and said that the Biden administration is asking Congress for a large amount of additional resources to ensure Ukraine has the means for this war.

Meanwhile, Americans training Ukrainian troops in the field have spoken of rising casualties, and Ukrainian Chief of Staff Valery Zaluzhny is calling for more tanks, armor and artillery than most NATO members have in their fleets. arsenals, not to mention reserves. .

The United States and its allies have supplied Ukraine with artillery tank and missiles, air defense systems, small arms, vehicles and ammunition, enabling Kiev to fight a war long after its domestic capabilities have degraded.

Russia criticized the expedition for prolonging the conflict and increasing casualties. Moscow has repeatedly warned the West that it risks becoming an open side in the conflict.