USA: We do not consider it necessary to declare Russia a terrorist state

Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Russia / Photo: EPA-EFE / FELIPE TRUEBA

The United States does not consider it necessary to declare Russia a "terrorist state" at this time, and such a decision could even be counterproductive because it would risk preventing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and the export of grain from that country, he said. today in Bucharest the American ambassador to NATO Julian Smith.

"Washington believes it is not necessary at this time," she said.

"In fact (such a decision) could be counter-productive because it could delay or prevent us from sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine or exporting grain from Ukraine," Julian Smith told an online briefing with international journalists ahead of a meeting of foreign ministers from member states. of NATO, which will be held tomorrow and the day after tomorrow in Bucharest.

"That's why the focus of the United States, in close cooperation with many partners and allies around the world, is to use sanctions and identify ways to complement sanctions in order to increase pressure on (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and his regime, but also to find means to exert pressure on the economy. In fact, to prevent the Russian military (…) from building new capabilities in the current context (…) So, I don't see any movement, certainly not in the United States, to declare Russia a "terrorist state", explained the American ambassador to NATO in response to question about the possibility of the Alliance discussing such a decision.

By the way, the Lithuanian parliament 7 months ago declared Russia as a terrorist state.

Deputies of the European Parliament last week declared Russia as "state sponsor of terrorism"

The representatives of the EP emphasized that the deliberate attacks and crimes committed by Russian forces and their agents against civilians in Ukraine, the destruction of civilian infrastructure and other serious violations of international and humanitarian law constitute acts of terrorism and war crimes.

The EP declared Russia a sponsor of terrorism

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