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anti-war protesters gathered outside the White House in Washington, United States to oppose a war with Russia. Amid the escalating Ukrainian crisis
Russia said on Thursday (Jan. 27) it was clear that the United States They had no intention of addressing their primary concern in terms of security. about the confrontation with Ukraine But said the two sides still opened their doors to future talks.
The United States and NATO wrote in response to Russia's Wednesday (Jan. 26) request to amend security deals. In the post-Cold War era in Europe after the previous Moscow has mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops along the border with Ukraine. raising concerns that the White Bear might launch an invasion of this neighboring country.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Kremlin It states that Moscow needs time to review and will not be quick to draw conclusions. But the statement of the United States and NATO, describing Russia's main demands as "That unacceptable" leaves little room for optimism.
However, the Kremlin's reaction showed that Russia was not at the point of rejecting the United States. and completely NATO or close any diplomatic door Washington and its allies hope Russia will study their response letter and return to the negotiating table.
"We have solidarity. There is solidarity in favor of the diplomatic approach. But we also have solidarity in our determination if Moscow rejects our negotiating offer. The compensation must be heavy and quick.” Victoria Nurland, US State Department plug-in. political affairs told reporters
Russia's foreign ministry said the best way to reduce tensions is for NATO to withdraw its forces from Eastern Europe, while seeking to settle concerns about rumors of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "We have always reiterated that our country does not intend to attack anyone," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexei Zeissev. "We even look at If it's a war between our people It is unacceptable.”
Russia's security demands which is presented in December Among them, including asking NATO to expand its scope into Eastern Europe. Do not accept Ukraine as a member forever. and withdrawing NATO allied troops and weapons from countries in eastern europe who joined NATO after the Cold War
US response letter And NATO is not made public. But both sides rejected these claims. while showing willingness to participate in other issues such as weapon control Measures to build confidence including limiting the size and scope of military maneuvers
