He noted that in the light of the special operation in Washington, they tried to avoid a direct conflict between the nuclear powers.

“And seven months later, we are still guided by these goals.

At the same time, it is easy to remember how acute the risk of escalation was during the conflict, ”TASS quotes Sullivan.

According to the politician, Washington "takes seriously the threats" allegedly coming from the Russian leadership "in relation to Ukraine and the world community."

“We will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes,” he concluded.

Last week, the IMF Executive Board decided to provide Ukraine with $1.3 billion in financial support.

The funds were directed to "meet all the needs related to the financing of the balance of payments" of Ukraine.

On October 4, US President Joe Biden announced the provision of a new tranche of $625 million to Ukraine.

The new military assistance package includes four HIMARS MLRS, 32 howitzers and 200 armored vehicles, as well as tens of thousands of shells and mines.