Although the Russian side has repeatedly reiterated that Russia has no plan to attack Ukraine, NATO led by the United States first added fuel to the fire, and now it is adding fuel to the fire, causing the tension between Russia and Ukraine to continue to rise. On the 25th, the United States provided Ukraine with another batch of weapons, and this is the third batch of weapons provided by the United States to Ukraine in a short period of time. At the same time, US President Biden even publicly threatened to not rule out the possibility of directly imposing sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Third batch of US military aid arrives in Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine said on the same day that as part of the framework of military aid to Ukraine worth $200 million, the third batch of U.S. weapons and equipment has arrived in Ukraine, totaling 79 tons, including 300 pieces of “Javelin” anti-tank equipment. Previously, the first and second batch of military aid within the framework arrived in Ukraine on the 22nd and 23rd respectively. The U.S. embassy in Ukraine said it would continue to provide necessary support to Ukraine.
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov said that Russia is closely following the latest U.S. moves on the Ukraine issue, and the U.S. is increasing tensions around Ukraine, both in terms of information and actual actions.
U.S. claims stronger sanctions on Russia or direct sanctions on Putin
In addition to supplying weapons and equipment to Ukraine, the United States is also threatening sanctions against Russia. According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 25th, a senior White House official said that if the situation in Ukraine deteriorates, the United States and its allies will impose financial sanctions on Russia far more than when the Ukraine crisis broke out in 2014. The ruble depreciated by half. In addition, U.S. President Biden publicly stated in an interview with reporters on the same day that he would consider imposing sanctions on Putin personally if the situation in Ukraine escalates.
Russia warns that sanctions on heads of state could trigger Russia-U.S. severance of diplomatic ties
As early as the beginning of this month, the sanctions plan against Russia drafted by the US Senate included extensive sanctions on top Russian officials including Putin after the situation in Russia and Ukraine deteriorated. Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov warned at the time that if the United States imposed sanctions on the Russian head of state, it would be an act beyond the bounds, which may lead to the severing of diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States, and Russia is always ready to protect its national interests. He stressed that the United States would make a “big mistake” if it took this step. Peskov also asked the U.S. official a question: “Can you give an example of when sanctions have solved the problem?”
Should the US send more troops to Europe?American people: Take care of America’s own business first
In addition to frequently sending military supplies to Ukraine, the United States said on the 24th that 8,500 US soldiers have been placed on high alert, saying that they will be deployed to Europe if necessary. How do the American people feel about whether the United States should send troops? Russia Today TV conducted street interviews in several cities in the United States.
Russia Today TV reporter:Do you think the US should send troops to Ukraine?
Americans:No, I think we should see how things develop first.
Americans:I don’t think it’s a good idea and we should mind our own business.
Americans:We should not send troops, we should take care of our own affairs, and we have enough problems to solve ourselves. America’s own affairs have not been settled yet, and we should not worry about other people’s affairs.
The delivery of weapons, “mobilization of troops”, and various actions of the United States “add fuel to the fire” of the already tense situation in Russia and Ukraine.
Russia Today TV reporter:How likely do you think the United States is to be involved in another war?
Americans:I don’t like war at all, and I hope it doesn’t happen.
Americans:I don’t know, because I don’t know much about it, I just hope there won’t be a war.