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Interfax Ukraine reports American chargé d’affaires to Ukraine Kristina Kvien adjuring Russia to cease “aggressive actions” against Ukraine – though she didn’t cite any specific examples of such actions – or it would face consequences. What in diplomatic language is called
diktat. It’s not for nothing that Kvien has a master’s degree from the U.S. Army War College.
Also presuming to speak on behalf of America’s military cohorts – that is, fellow NATO members and partners – she asserted, “The United States and our NATO Allies and partners in Europe are deeply concerned about this escalation.” The latter is a reference to her claim that Russian troops are being reinforced to the east of the Donbass and in Crimea; which is to say in Russian territory. How such measures constitute aggression is best left to Kvien to explain.
If Russia acts recklessly or aggressively, there will be consequences – U.S. Charge d Affaires 2 min read
U.S. Charge d Affaires in Ukraine Kristina Kvien said the United States, along with its allies, are deeply concerned about the buildup of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine and in the occupied territories, and Russia will face consequences in the event of aggressive actions against Ukraine, the U.S. Embassy said. Let me conclude by reiterating that the United States remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting Ukraine s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Crimea and its territorial waters. To ensure Ukraine achieves its Euro-Atlantic aspirations, we and our partners will continue to support Ukraine as it defends itself from Russia s aggression. Our leadership has made clear that if Russia acts recklessly or aggressively, there will be costs and consequences, Kvien said at the authority ceremony from Task Force Illini to Task Force Raven i