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) emphasized the importance of NATO unity in the context of supporting the defense of Ukraine,” RIA Novosti reports the text of the US diplomatic message.

It is noted that Blinken also expressed concern about the situation in Syria.

Earlier, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that the military potential of almost all major NATO countries is being actively used against Russia.

The White House ruled out the possibility of limiting military assistance to Ukraine due to possible discontent on the part of NATO allies.