The US points to the Russian government as the "only obstacle" to a just peace in Ukraine

MADRID, 8 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, pointed out this Saturday, 500 days after the start of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine, that the Russian government is the "only obstacle" to achieving a "just peace".

"The Russian government remains the only obstacle to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The United States will continue to impose heavy costs on the Russian government through sanctions, export controls, and other measures that affect the Kremlin's ability to wage war." Blinken said in a statement.

In addition, the top US diplomat has stressed that "we will continue to promote accountability for violations of International Law." "We will stand by Ukraine's side together with our allies and partners for as long as it takes for them to have security, providing economic and other assistance so that Ukraine can continue to defend itself and be in the strongest possible position to go to the negotiating table. when the time comes," he added.

Blinken has reproached Russia for the invasion that began on February 24, 2022 to "subdue Ukraine, keep its land, overthrow its democratically elected government." However, "the spirit of the Ukrainian people remains intact and the United States will continue to help Ukraine defend itself and rebuild its future," he stressed.

"Every day the Ukrainian people demonstrate their resistance and unity in their defense against the brutal and continuous attacks from Moscow. In the face of this enormous adversity the people of Ukraine are an inspiration to the world and remind us of the importance of the precepts of the Charter of the UN," he stressed.