"The situation in and around Syria, in particular the actions of the Turkish authorities to conduct a military offensive in northeastern Syria, undermines the campaign to defeat IS *, and also ... threaten to undermine peace, security and stability in the region," Biden said.

Earlier it became known that Washington admits the use of sanctions for violation of human rights in Ethiopia.

* "Islamic State" (IS, ISIS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.