US presidential adviser Sullivan: talks with Russia on security guarantees were useful
Jake Sullivan. Photo: Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said during a briefing at the White House that negotiations with Russia on security guarantees were frank, useful and direct. The broadcast was on Twitter.
“They [the talks] gave us and our allies food for thought, they gave Russia food for thought,” he said.
Sullivan added that the US authorities intend to think it over and consult with allies and partners to develop a further strategy. According to him, the United States continues to support Ukraine, its people and territorial integrity. He added that during the talks, the American side was honest about the consequences of a possible invasion of Ukraine.
Earlier, the US Congress presented a bill on new sanctions against Russia in the event of an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. Congressmen thought about a ban on operations with Russia's primary and secondary public debt. They also propose to impose sanctions against the Russian banking sector and the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. In addition, if the situation escalates, the US may demand that Russia be disconnected from the SWIFT international payment system.
