Oksana Markarova noted that the United States is a strategic partner and friend of Ukraine.
The United States has not changed its position in support of Ukraine despite all the démarches and diplomatic notes of Russia, which threatens” unpredictable consequences “for the supply of heavy weapons and equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was stated by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova in a comment “ Ukrinform “.
“The position of the United States remains unchanged. It was like that before the war, “Markarova said when asked to comment on whether Russia's latest diplomatic démarche affected the process of supplying US defense aid to Ukraine.
The Ambassador added that the United States and Ukraine are strategic partners and friends.
“And we hear all the time, no matter what false communication comes from the Kremlin, no matter how intimidating the intimidation is in the notes or in the direct statements, the United States says very clearly and publicly that they are with Ukraine, they support us. in our struggle for our own lives, for democracy and sovereignty, “Markarova said.
She assured that US support is expressed not only in words, but also in concrete forms. These include the supply of weapons and other defense assistance, the provision of financial, energy and other support, and the imposition of sanctions. “
” We look forward to hearing about new sanctions packages soon, “the diplomat said.
Oksana Markarova stated that weapons from the United States are delivered to Ukraine every day. In this context, the Ambassador stressed that Ukraine is at war with the enemy, who exaggerates it dozens of times physically.
“That's why we need a lot more (weapons – ed.)”, – Markarova emphasized.
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It will be recalled that Russia sent an official note to the United States stating that if Washington and NATO continue to send “the most sensitive systems” of weapons to Ukraine, it could lead to “unpredictable consequences.” Then US State Department spokesman Ned Price said the Kremlin's threats could not force President Joe Biden's administration to stop supporting Ukraine .
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