In the United States called the counterproductive recognition of the Russian Federation by the country-existence
According to her, this is not useful and stated that Washington will continue to adhere to the Russian Federation Strategy through sanctions and export restrictions. About it reports "Voice of America". "I think you have heard the comments of President Baiden and others in the administration.
The feeling in Washington is that it is not really necessary, and can be counterproductive in the sense that it can damage our opportunity, for example, to bring humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, or to take out A certain amount of grain from Ukraine, "Smith said.
The American diplomat added that for this reason, the United States is more focused on working with partners to strengthen anti -Russian sanctions and additional ways of their implementation, as this will increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his government. In addition, strengthening sanctions will prevent the promotion of the Russian army and create new opportunities for Moscow in the war against Ukraine, Smith said.
Earlier it was reported that the NATO Parliamentary Assembly recognized Russia and therefore called for a special international tribunal for military aggression of the Russian Federation. The Assembly resolution stated requirements for the formation of ways of recovery of reparations from the Russian Federation for damage to Ukraine. US President Joe Biden did not support the idea of recognizing Russia with a state that sponsorsed terrorism.