“This is another confirmation that the United States is interested in the conflict in Ukraine.
They periodically blurt out and declare that the war should be fought almost to the last man, ”the senator recalled.
In his opinion, with such statements, the Americans give hope to the leadership of Ukraine.
“Not to the citizens of Ukraine, but to the leadership.
For some kind of turning point, for obtaining some kind of miracle weapon that will lead to the success of the Ukrainian army... And they make statements in parallel.
Austin talks about the supply of weapons, and Zelensky says that he will return all the territories of Ukraine, including Crimea.
That is, they incite absolutely unhealthy moods in Ukraine to continue the conflict, ”concluded Tsekov.
Earlier, Austin announced plans to supply Kyiv with weapons for defense as much as "as needed."
He added that almost 50 countries are supporting the Ukrainian side.