“US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said that the United States is ready to introduce additional economic sanctions against Russia and continue to provide military support to Ukraine if the Kremlin does not agree to a ceasefire and does not start real negotiations.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Mike Waltz. Photo: Getty Images Source: Volz at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council
Details: During his speech, Volz emphasized that diplomacy remains the only path to a lasting and just peace. According to him, the United States was making maximum efforts at the highest level to end the war.
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Direct speech: “We have offered Russia generous terms, including the lifting of sanctions. We have called on Russia to stop its attacks and hold direct negotiations with Ukraine on a peaceful settlement.
Unfortunately, the fighting continues, tragically causing more and more civilian casualties. We are also observing the invasion of the airspace of third countries, in particular our NATO allies – actions that create the risk of an even wider escalation of the conflict.”
Details: The ambassador also said that Ukraine’s counteroffensive actions have dealt significant blows to Russia’s energy sector and other critical infrastructure, limiting the Kremlin’s ability to finance the military economy. He reminded that Russia has suffered more than a million losses and is under the pressure of tough international sanctions.
Volz emphasized that the war cannot be ended by military means, so the leaders of Russia and Ukraine should start negotiations and agree to a ceasefire. In his speech, he called on the international community, especially European countries, to stop buying Russian energy resources.
The American representative clearly outlined the further actions of the United States in the event that Russia ignores calls for peace.
“We may introduce additional economic sanctions if Russia continues to ignore calls for a ceasefire. We will also continue to provide Ukraine with weapons for defense,” he said.
Volz separately focused on the issue of kidnapped and missing Ukrainian children, calling on the UN to strengthen efforts to return them from Russia.
“We ask all UN member states to join us in supporting these efforts, calling for a ceasefire and an end to this war,” Volz concluded.
Prehistory:
- The day before, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the US military delegation headed by US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, during which he agreed to a quick discussion and conclusion “peace agreement”.
- The Financial Times reported that the administration of Donald Trump is exerting strong pressure on Ukraine, demanding to agree on the American-Russian peace plan by November 27.