Deputies believe that the diplomatic way will help speed up peace.
Thirty Liberal Democrats in the House of Representatives are calling on President Joe Biden to change his strategy regarding Ukraine and continue direct diplomacy with Russia to end the months-long conflict. This is reported by CNN.
In a letter sent to Biden on Monday, a group of 30 Democrats praised Biden's efforts to support Ukraine, but suggested that an attempt to end the war with the help of diplomacy.
“Given the devastation this war has caused for Ukraine and the world, and the risk of catastrophic escalation, we also believe it is in the best interest of Ukraine, the United States, and the world to avoid prolonged conflict,” said the group, led by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
The lawmakers called on Biden to combine the military and economic support that the United States has provided to Ukraine with a proactive diplomatic push, “redoubled efforts to find a realistic framework for a ceasefire.”
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The authors of the letter believe that if there is a way to end the war while preserving a free and independent Ukraine, America must use all diplomatic channels to support such a solution.
John Kirby, National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator, confirmed that the White House had received the letter and said the White House “appreciates the sentiments expressed by members of Congress.” However, Kirby said there was no indication that Russian President Vladimir Putin was ready to get involved to serious diplomacy to end the war.
He added that it is up to Ukraine and its President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to decide when the time is right to return to the negotiating table. what success looks like, what victory looks like and what terms he's willing to negotiate on,” Kirby said.
He emphasized that the US will not dictate terms to Ukraine.
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Kirby also thanked members of Congress for their cooperation and support for initiatives to allocate additional funding to support Ukraine's defense needs.
“And this is how the President wants to continue moving,” he concluded.
Several days therefore, the leader of the Republican minority in the Senate of the United States of America Mitch McConnell urged President Joe Biden to increase aid to Ukraine.
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