Ukraine’s foreign minister rebuked comments Thursday by President Joe Biden about bout a how the U.S. would respond to a ‘minor incursion’ by Russia – saying it might encourage another form of ‘aggression’ from Vladimir Putin.
Foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba made the comments to the Wall Street Journal hours after Biden’s comments about his country – in a signal of concern about how the president’s words might be interpreted in Moscow.
Since 2014’s annexation and annexation, of Crimea by Russia, the Obama administration has been warning Russia for weeks that Russia will be subject to severe sanctions.
“Speaking about minor or complete incursions, full invasion, or both, you can’t be aggressive enough.” Kuleba stated that you can either be aggressive or passive aggressive.
Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs in Ukraine, made a public comment in reaction to the words of President Joe Biden about what the U.S. would do to any’minor intrusion’ within his country. “We shouldn’t give Putin any chance of playing with quasi-aggression and small incursions.”
We should never give Putin any opportunity to engage in quasi-aggressions or other small incursion operations. This aggressive behavior has existed since 2014. He added, “This is the truth.”
Biden’s government believes that Biden is still committed to his country, he added. He said, “We have no doubt that President Biden loves Ukraine.”
Volodymyr Zilensky of Ukraine, a Ukrainian President, tweeted the quote Thursday. “We want the great powers to remember that there are not minor incursions nor small nations. The same way that there are few grievous losses and no minor casualties, the grief at the loss of loved one is minimal. He added the Ukrainian flag to his statement, “I said this as the President a great power.”
Zelensky, the foreign minister made public remarks hours after another unidentified Ukrainian official claimed that Biden’s comments had given a ‘green signal’ for Putin. CNN received the remarks from the official just minutes following Biden’s comments.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, tweeted in his response about “minor incursions”.
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry (R), was seen here with Antony Blinken.
Biden had said it would be a ‘disaster’ for Russia if it invaded Ukraine, but also said: ‘It’s one thing if it’s a minor incursion and we end up having to fight about what to do and not do, et cetera,’ Biden said at a White House press conference where Russia came up repeatedly.
This comment caused cleanup at the White House Wednesday evening, which was a task that Jen Psaki (Press Secretary) and Kamala Harris (Vice President Kamala Harris) carried out in TV interviews on Thursday morning.
Fox News interviewed Psaki Thursday to say that she understood what President Putin had told her. She stated that if there are any military personnel crossing the border into Ukraine it is a sign of invasion.
She said US is prepared for ‘a range of tactics the Russians use, whether it’s the little green men or cyberattacks’ – a possible reference to subversive tactics. After the appearance of images online of unidentified Ukrainian armed men, the comment came after they were compared to members of Russia’s military. Putin claimed they were Ukrainian “self-defense” groups.
“We will be ready to reply to that too. We’re ready for any number of possible tactics that they might use. Psaki stated that if they decide to move their army in Ukraine, we will respond.
Harris could be defensive about her comments at times. Harris snapped at Savannah Guthrie, NBC Today’s anchor for the subject, who claimed that the White House had not communicated clearly enough.
Harris stated, over Guthrie: “I’m being quite clear with you at the moment.” “And so, if you are interested, I will continue to be transparent. We’ve also had many direct discussions at different levels of diplomacy, including with Putin and Russia. But most importantly, we have been in contact with our partners and allies.
We are very clear that diplomatic resolutions can resolve these problems. This has been our preference and first approach. Also, we have always been and will continue to be very clear about the fact that aggressive Russian actions can be met with serious consequences.
In a long press conference, President Joe Biden answered questions about tensions in Eastern Europe. He also promised Russia that it would be held accountable for any invasions.
Harris did a number of morning news interviews in an effort by the White House to clear up Biden’s remarks
He continued, “And it all depends on what the it does.” If it is a small incursion, that’s fine. But if they make a major invasion we will have to debate what to do or not do. It will be a catastrophe for Russia if they do the right thing with all the troops at the border.
After Jen Psaki made a statement indicating that any renewed invasion would be met with “a decisive and reciprocal response.”
Biden’s words have already shocked the entire international community.
NBC reports that officials in Kyiv reacted with alarm to Biden’s remarks.
Harris was also interviewed by George Stephanopoulos, Good Morning America host. He asked Harris how it affected the United States’ Eastern allies.
Biden claimed yesterday at his press conference that although it was ‘one-time’ if there is a minor intrusion, it will end up being a fight over what should be done and not. Russia will suffer a major setback if the Russians do not act as they are capable with the force at their border.
ABC was informed Thursday by an advisor to Ukraine’s president that Biden’s remarks were received with shock in Kyiv.
Harris stated that the president had made it clear to him that Russia will take aggressive steps if they do so, and would be faced with a united response and severe consequences.
“And this position we took is grounded in many values that we believe in, such as the importance to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We haven’t wavered from that view.”
Her answer when she was asked about a Russian invasion didn’t include any details.
Harris explained that Russia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine will be considered an aggression and would face severe costs.