The US refuses to negotiate with Putin, who seeks to keep the occupied parts of Ukraine.
This was announced by US security adviser Jake Sullivan during a visit to Kyiv.
He met today with the President of Ukraine and the head of his office, the press service of the Presidential Office reported.
It is unacceptable for Russia to keep annexed territories. This war can simply be stopped. Russia started it and Russia can stop it by stopping attacks and occupation. She should do it from our point of view,” Biden’s adviser said at the briefing.
In meetings with Zelensky and Yermak, Sullivan said that the very conditions under which the Russians are ready to conduct dialogue in principle are unacceptable, since all conversations should begin with the complete de-occupation of Ukraine.
The US also promised to provide Ukraine with the assistance needed to liberate Kherson.
Regardless of the results of the November 8 congressional elections, Ukraine’s military and financial support will continue,” Sullivan said, adding that U.S. support for Ukraine will be tough and resolute.
Zelensky today awarded the adviser to the President of the United States with the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, II degree – “for supporting Ukraine in a difficult time for us.”
I had the honor to present Jeiko from the entire Ukrainian people with the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, II degree for strengthening interstate cooperation, supporting the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, Zelensky said.
The OP reports that Sullivan held meetings not only with President Volodymyr Zelensky, but also with the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and commanders of various directions.
He was informed about the situation at the front, the implementation of the grain agreement and Russian strikes on critical infrastructure.
Zelenskiy also awarded Amanda Sloat, Senior Director of the US National Security Council for Europe, the Order of Merit III Class.
Source: Racurs
