Zelensky invites Biden to Kiev
Ukrainian President Biden has been invited to Kiev “in the coming days.”
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski Colleague from the United States Cho Biden“Diplomacy in response to Russia’s deployment on the border with Ukraine and stressed the importance of “deterrence”. The White House said in a statement that the two leaders had a telephone conversation on February 13.
Biden Sovereignty of Ukraine and reiterating his commitment to territorial integrity, “Russia’s new aggression against Ukraine snowHe said there would be an “immediate response”.
According to Zelensky’s office according toInvited Ukrainian President Biden to Kiev “in the coming days”.
“I believe that, Your visit to Kiev in the coming days will be a strong signal and will help stabilize the situation “ – information according toZelenski said.
The number of troops is said to be 130,000
Western countries Russia Presidents Vladimir PutinSome countries are urging their citizens to leave Ukraine in order to reduce tensions. Moscow is preparing for a military attack on Ukraine.
Washington said on February 13 that Russia had mobilized 130,000 troops near the Ukrainian border. Count this before 10It was said that it was 0 thousand.
Kiev has called for an OSCE meeting within 48 hours to discuss Russia’s military. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmitro Kuleba he said that, Although Kiev asked Moscow to explain its military activities in the framework of the OSCE Vienna Document on February 11, it did not respond.
“As a result, we are taking the next step. Russia Reducing tensions if the OSCE takes security indivisibility seriously and must fulfill its commitment to military transparency to strengthen security for all ” – Kuleba wrote on Twitter.
Most embassy staff have been fired
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on February 13 that, The decision to evict most of the embassy staff in Kiev was prompted by Russia’s “close enough” threat of occupation.
“Yesterday we ordered the expulsion of most Americans from the US embassy in Kiev.” – Blinken Honolulu Japan and He said after talks with colleagues from South Korea.
“Russia’s risk of a military attack is quite high, the threat is close enough and This is a precautionary measure. ” – he said Blinken added that, A provocation that could justify Russia’s attack on Ukraine is not ruled out.
United States, Britain and He called on German citizens to leave Ukraine. Australia said on February 13 that, Suspends the embassy in Kiev.
Germany’s position
On February 13, he was elected President of Germany for a second term Frank-Walter Steinmeier he said that, Putin The West’s determination on Ukraine should not be underestimated.
“President I urge Putin to renounce Ukraine and join us in maintaining peace in Europe. ” – Steinmeier said.
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz he said that, NATO members and The European Union has “carefully prepared” tough sanctions that will be imposed “immediately” in the event of an attack on Ukraine. Scholz will visit Kiev on February 14 and Moscow on February 15.
Source: RFE / RL
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