US First Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias discussed by telephone possible economic sanctions against the Russian Federation due to the situation around Ukraine.
In a statement, Ned Price, head of the State Department’s press service, said that the interlocutors “stressed the importance of promoting solidarity and stability in Europe, including supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
“The First Deputy Secretary of State and Foreign Minister also stressed the importance of continuing coordination among NATO allies and partners, including through the preparation of unprecedented economic measures aimed at deterring Russia from further military steps and aggression.”
Recently, in European countries and the United States, as well as in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, statements about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine have not ceased. Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, described the information as groundless escalation of tension. He once again stressed that Russia poses no threat to anyone. At the same time, Peskov did not rule out the likelihood of provocations that would confirm such statements, and warned that attempts to resolve the crisis in southeastern Ukraine by force would have serious consequences. GreekReporter.
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