According to the Russian Television Station (RT) reported on the 6th, a US senator claimed that Russia's "invasion" of Ukraine may soon evolve into a disaster like the Afghan war.
Screenshot of a report by Russian Television Today
"If Russia decides to invade Ukraine further, it will be a historic mistake for Moscow." Chris Murphy, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said in an interview with CNN on Sunday.
He added: "If Russia chooses to act further, Ukraine could be the next Afghanistan for Russia." He was referring to the Soviet-Afghan war of 1979-1989, which resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Soviet soldiers. He also said that the United States "has a responsibility to make it clear that we will be diplomatic, political and military partners with Ukraine, providing it with more military assistance so that they can defend themselves." I hope we take steps in Congress next week to make that clear. ”
Flag of Ukraine Image source: People's Vision
Russian Security Council President Nikolai Patrushev said earlier this year that the U.S. relationship with Ukraine bore parallels with U.S. support for the previous Afghan government, which was overthrown by the Taliban this summer. He accused the United States of abandoning multiple of its allies in the Middle East and said Kiev could suffer a similar fate in the future.
"Has the fact that Afghanistan is an ally of the United States saved the overthrown pro-American regime?" he asked. "In Ukraine, people who choose to support the United States face a similar situation. Where neo-Nazis have the power to take power, where the country is moving towards division, the White House will not remember its Kiev supporters at some point in the future. ”
Tensions along the Russian-Ukrainian border have been worsening over the past few weeks, with U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence agencies reporting that they suspect Russia could invade Ukraine in the near future. Moscow denied any plans for the invasion, calling the allegations false information spread by the United States and accusing the Ukrainian government of massing troops along the lines of contact with the Donbass region.
Asked if he thought there was a possibility of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senator Murphy replied, "I've been to Ukraine six times." I've seen some intelligence and the threat is serious. I don't think there is a substitute for face-to-face diplomacy. So I hope this video meeting between President Biden and President Putin will bear fruit. ”
The Kremlin and the White House announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to make a video call with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday. "President Biden will underscore U.S. concerns about Russia's military activities along Ukraine's borders and reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the White House said in a statement. ”
Putin Image source: People's vision
Last week, at the Russia Appeal forum, Putin made it clear that he believed the deployment of weapons by the United States in countries bordering Russia was a "red line" that Russia would not allow to cross. Putin has said he will seek concrete assurances in talks with Biden that NATO will not expand further eastward.
(Editor: ZLQ)