Assistant Secretary of State Donfried: US and EU are working on sanctions against Russia
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The United States is working very closely with the countries of the European Union (EU) on new sanctions packages against Russia in the event of its aggression against Ukraine. Karen Donfried, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, told about this, TASS reports.
“Together with our allies, we have made it clear that we will respond with decisive economic measures that we have not considered in the past,” the diplomat said. She stressed that the new restrictions will entail serious costs for Moscow in the economic and financial spheres.
Donfried once again threatened the Russian side with consequences in the event of a military invasion of Ukrainian territory. According to her, Washington is ready to act immediately in coordination with its European allies.
Earlier, Dnfried said that the United States is discussing with NATO the possibility of changes in the deployment of troops in Europe. In particular, according to her, the issue of the expediency of building up the US military presence in Eastern Europe is being considered. At the same time, it is specified that there is no talk of a public discussion.