“We know that American citizens are exploring ways to provide assistance ... However, we encourage them to find other ways instead of going to Ukraine and participating in hostilities,” RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.

Psaki recalled the recommendations of the authorities over the past months not to visit Ukraine for any reason.

Earlier, CNN, citing relatives, reported the death in Ukraine of 22-year-old American Willy Joseph Cancel from a private military company (PMC).

The Pentagon said they do not use the services of PMCs in Ukraine.