The European Union (EU) has warned that it will support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s military offensive

The European Union (EU) is “working to avert a crisis” but will “firmly support Ukraine” in the event of a Russian attack.Pledged to the High Community Representative for Foreign Affairs, Joseph Borel, Following a US warning that Russia plans to launch a military offensive in a European country next year.

“We are working to avoid a crisis, but in any case, the EU will firmly support Ukraine.”, Said the Spanish ambassador in an interview with the Italian newspaper Republic, He stressed the need for “everyone to think” about the consequences of such things.

According to the American media, the US intelligence thinks that Russia plans to increase its military presence on the Ukrainian border With a potential target of 175,000 troops invading the country next year.

“First, we need to work to avoid a crisis. We use our diplomatic skills to make it clear to Russia that this is a serious violation of international law. I also spoke with my colleague (Russian Sergei) Lavrov in Stockholm. With Lavorv and Secretary (Secretary of State) Blinken. Lavrov denies any form of militancy, “said Borel.

In your opinion, Now the important thing is to explain to Moscow the panorama of the possible consequences. The time has come for both sides to talk and get an idea of ​​what will happen. We need to be at a pre-crisis stage.

After highlighting that Ukraine was not a member of NATO or the European Union, Borel acknowledged that he was “concerned.”

“Ukraine is undoubtedly a partner, a friendly country. So we will stand by you. What else, The United States has made it clear that any Russian attack will have repercussions., He insisted.

“Next week we will hold a meeting with the Eastern Allies in Brussels and it is time to underline our strong support for Ukraine. My words should not be misunderstood. We are working to avoid a crisis, but in any case, the EU will firmly support Ukraine,” he reiterated. Insisted.

President of the United States, Joe Biden will stress to Russian President Vladimir Putin, “US concerns over Russian military operations on the border with Ukraine. It will further reaffirm US support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, “the White House said in a statement on Tuesday.

Last Friday Biden announced that he was preparing a “series of actions.”, He did not elaborate if Putin decides to launch a military offensive to defend Ukraine.

Tensions are rising between Russia and Ukraine, Donetsk leader of the self-proclaimed pro-Russian People’s Republic, Denise Bushlin, The possibility of a full-scale war with Ukraine in Donbass is considered “real” today.

“When large-scale military action resumes, the opportunity is real.”Told Bushil’s Russian company Interfax.

Bushlin stressed that statements by Ukrainian and Western leaders and the presence of Kiev troops and weapons near the Donbass secession line confirm that “Ukraine is ready.”

“It is difficult to predict how the situation will develop. We are preparing different genres. We are dealing with Ukraine, which lost its identity after 2014 (the Euromidean Revolution). As befits external actors, this is how Ukraine will function. Our military units are in good shape and ready to prevent aggression,” he pointed out.

He acknowledged that options for full compliance with the Minsk peace treaty were “not practical”. “Honestly, I do not believe in full compliance with the Minsk agreement. Looking at the documents, the culprit is Ukraine. Why should the Donetsk and Lukansk agreements be dropped?” He said.

At the same time, he acknowledged that the delay in implementing the agreements allowed the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic to “form its own state.”

Bushlin believed that the Donetsk People’s Republic did not need to seek military assistance from Russia and Belarus, however, he added. “Nothing can be ruled out.” In this sense, he considered it “absurd” to accuse Russia of concentrating troops on the border with Ukraine, while expecting “all” people in his republic to obtain Russian citizenship.

With information from EFE

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