The United States does not consider Russian citizens as enemies, said US President Joe Biden, addressing the Americans. The President also believes that the Russians do not want war with the Ukrainians because of cultural and historical ties. According to Biden, if Russia attacks Ukraine, ordinary Americans will also suffer because of US sanctions. Washington has previously stated that it does not consider the Russians enemies, but expressed its intention to undermine the Russian economy in the event of war. US President Joe Biden said during an address to the nation that America does not consider the Russians enemies, and Washington has no intention to destabilize Russia. The video was posted on the White House YouTube channel.
“I also appeal to the citizens of Russia — you are not our enemy. And I don’t believe you want a bloody, destructive war against Ukraine, a country and people with whom you have such deep ties,” Biden said.
At the same time, the sanctions against Russia, which the United States intends to impose in the event of an attack, will also harm ordinary Americans. “If Russia decides to invade, then we will face the consequences at home. But the American people understand that protecting democracy and freedom comes at a price. This is a cause that unites both Republicans and Democrats,” Biden said.
He added that during World War II, Americans and Russians fought together.
“World War II was forced. However, if Russia attacks Ukraine, it will be a war of choice or a war for no reason," the American president said.
Biden stressed that the United States has no intention of sending its army to Ukraine if a war breaks out there. However, Washington remains a member of NATO and will adhere to the principle of collective defense.
“Although I will not send the US military to fight in Ukraine, we have supplied the Ukrainian military with equipment to help them defend themselves. For the same purpose, we train them, advise them, provide intelligence data. And make no mistake: the United States will protect every inch of NATO territory,” he said.
In addition, Biden said that if the Russian Federation attacks Ukraine, the United States will strengthen its presence in NATO and "deter further aggression." According to him, although Moscow announced the withdrawal of troops from the western borders, 150,000 Russian soldiers still remain near the borders of Ukraine. “Invasion remains entirely possible,” he said.
At the same time, Washington is ready for a diplomatic dialogue with Moscow. “The Russian authorities have publicly declared their readiness to continue diplomacy. I agree. We need to give diplomacy every chance of success,” he said. Diplomatic settlement must be used to the last.
“We will not compromise our fundamental principles. Countries have the right to sovereignty and territorial integrity, they are free to set their own course and choose those with whom to associate, ”the US President summed up, ending his speech.
Back to news » Back to news » Back to news » Back to news » Back to news » Back to news » Back to news » Back to news » Back to news In late January, Reuters reported, citing White House National Security Council staffer Pete Harrell, that the new anti-Russian sanctions are aimed not at ordinary citizens of the Russian Federation, but at the Russian economy.
“Our intentions are to reduce Russia’s industrial potential and reduce production capacity over time, and not to act against ordinary Russian consumers,” the official said during the speech.
According to Harrell, US sanctions should provoke an outflow of capital and inflation, ruin the banks of the Russian Federation and "lead to unsustainable costs for Russian financial institutions." He added that Washington has prepared "a wide range of export restrictions" and hopes that the European Union will take similar measures.
People separately, power separately / h4 On February 5, American journalist David Sutter said the publication "Business Online" that the United States does not consider the Russian people opponent.
"Americans always distinguish between 'government' and 'people' and often assume that the government can be the enemy of its own people. I can say for sure that in America Russians are not considered enemies of humanity.
Of course, if there is an attack on Ukraine (God forbid, this will not happen, but if there is), then the attitude towards the political elites of Russia will begin to deteriorate sharply. It is still not very positive. But I think that even in such a situation, the attitude towards the Russian people as a whole will not change,” Sutter said.
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