“The statement by US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is part of a holistic US strategy on preventive measures of sanctions pressure. It should be noted that this policy did not justify itself, ”said Kovitidi.

She noted that the recent "irresponsible behavior" of the US foreign policy bloc has negatively affected the country's international reputation.

“In order to maintain its status as the hegemon of international relations, Washington is trying to use all possible means. What we are commenting today is part of just such a rather ineffective strategy, ”the senator explained.

In her opinion, because of its policy, Washington is not just losing its allies, but is "leveling the foundations" that are much talked about in the United States, such as democracy and human rights.

“They must carefully understand their own country before trying to divert the attention of ordinary Americans from the problems that exist in the United States today with such intricate maneuvers,” the parliamentarian concluded.

Earlier, Esper said that the United States is bringing troops closer to the borders of Russia by regrouping in Europe.

He noted that we are talking about strengthening the containment of Russia and strengthening NATO.