Posted on 04/01/2021 6:27:14 PM PDT by Mariner
April 1 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Ukraine's minister of defense on the phone Thursday to express "unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty" and to condemn Russian aggression in the country.
According to a readout from the Pentagon, Austin spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Taran, to discuss the regional security situation and expressed his condolences on the deaths of four Ukrainian soldiers last week.
Ukrainian officials say the soldiers were killed by Russian forces in Donbass, which the United States considers a violation of a ceasefire agreement.
"Russia's destabilizing actions undermine the de-escalation intentions that had been achieved through [last year's agreement]," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday, according to CNN. "Additionally, we are aware of Ukrainian military reports concerning Russian troop movements on Ukraine's borders."
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We have no interests there and the world would be better off if Russia reclaimed them wholly.
It’s all so simple Dr. Watson. Xiden is willing to go to war with Russia to protect the right of Hunter to get blow jobs from Chinese actresses.
Goodbye Ukraine
From Dec 2020:
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/ukraine-open-to-boost-cooperation-with-turkey-minister/2081560
Ukraine is open to boost cooperation with Turkey, a key NATO member, the Ukrainian defense minister said.
Speaking ahead of a meeting in the quadriga format between foreign ministers and defense ministers of Ukraine and Turkey in the capital Kiev, Andriy Taran said Turkey can help Ukraine in his country’s main goal of becoming a NATO member.
“Turkey is a key NATO member and can help Ukraine in this regard. Therefore, we are open to increase cooperation in all...
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Turkey, Erdogan, the Caliphate?? This is so messed up.
“10% for the Big Guy!”
That’s right, always see who ALL in our government, corporations, etc. are making hundreds of thousands to millions to billions off all these wars, etc.
More like 50% or more of each of the totals for every war, etc. going to LOTS of EVIL people, the EVIL CIA, corporations, etc.
I don’t think there are any Russians
And there ain’t no Yanks
Just Corporate Criminals
Playing With Tanks
The Call - The Walls Came Down
Well you know it is of utmost importance that the Ukraine money laundering outfit stay open for crooked US politicians.
That is the interest the US has in Ukraine.
Look, in the distance you see a Russian tank aimed right at your child.
U.S. defense officials reassure Ukraine of support amid tension with Russia
Whose going to believe this Yahoo after Nobama left them twisting in the wind last time.
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