The assistant to the head of the US Department of Defense also commented on the attacks on Russian refineries. She said “strikes against civilian targets are concerning.”
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This is a sovereign decision of Ukraine, but we express concern,” the official said.
Austin Scott, the congressman who asked her the corresponding question, criticized the statement. He said Ukraine should be able to target Russia’s energy infrastructure.
In the end, Scott added that oil and gas infrastructure facilities belong to people close to the Kremlin.
Rep. Austin Scott: Which Ukrainian people should use vegetable oil and gas in Russia?
Assistant Secretary of Defense Dr. Celeste Wallander: We must report striking civilian targets. … This is Ukraine’s sovereign decision, but we express those concerns. pic.twitter.com/KXJMB7bWy5
– Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) April 10, 2024
Wallander agreed with this.
Earlier, according to Bloomberg, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said at a meeting of the US Senate Armed Services Committee that Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries in Russia could affect global energy markets.
He called on Ukraine to focus on attacks on military targets.
According to Bloomberg, Austin’s comments were immediately condemned by Republican Senator Tom Cotton, who accused the White House of obstructing Ukraine’s effective actions due to political considerations.
I think the Biden administration doesn’t want gas prices to go up in an election year,” Cotton said.
Bloomberg notes that the Biden administration is paying great attention to fighting inflation, including gasoline prices for American consumers.
Source: Racurs
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