US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has again made serious accusations against Russia in the Ukraine conflict. “Moscow has systematically tried to weaken Ukraine’s democratic institutions and divide Ukrainian society,” said Blinken after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his colleague Dmytro Kuleba. Russia currently has around 100,000 soldiers on the Ukrainian border, said Blinken further. That number could double in a relatively short period of time, he warned.
Blinken stressed that he was satisfied with his visit US “unwavering support” for Ukraine want to express. Ukraine’s democracy, its fundamental right to exist as a sovereign, independent nation, faces an unprecedented challenge from Russia. “We have made it clear that we prefer a diplomatic route to defuse the conflict with Russia. That’s the responsible way,” emphasized Blinken. Addressing Ukraine, he said: “Don’t let Moscow divide you.”