WASHINGTON: A group of former US diplomats and US national security officials called for President Joe Biden to publish a list of sanctions that Washington will soon be applied in Russia.
If the tension above Ukraine increases.
“We believe in the United States, in the closest consultation with NATO allies and with Ukraine, take immediate steps to influence the calculation of the cost-benefit-benefit of the Kremlin before Russian leadership chooses further military escalation.
This means increasing costs that will occur.
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The statement was signed by more than 20 people, including former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Alexander Vershbow, a special envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Ukraine Kurt Volker and leading political scientist Francis Fukuyama, known as the final historical writer.
On Thursday night, Biden held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where they discussed security in Europe and the escalation of tensions related to Ukraine.
The US and NATO have voiced concerns over suspect An preparation for Russia to attack Ukraine.
Moscow has repeatedly denied the allegations, saying that Russia has the right to move troops in its area with its own discretion, while NATO military activities near the Russian border pose a threat to security.
On December 17, Russia released a proposal on security guarantees to NATO and the United States who strive to prevent further expansion of the Alliance to the east and prohibit the spread of missiles between the middle and Russian range within the reach of their respective regions, among others.
Negotiations in security guarantees between Moscow and Washington were scheduled for January 10, followed by the Russian-NATO council meeting to discuss the issue on January 12, and the Russian Summit and organizations for security and cooperation in Europe the following day.