ALJAZ Witness Ringside July 8, 2024
The kremlin says the west is trying to law russia into a war, insisting its concerns about nathans east ward expansion has been ignored. We do not know if russia has made a final decision to further invade ukraine, but it clearly has that capability. The department of defense will continue to support diplomatic efforts, led by the white house and the state department to press for resolution. We do not believe conflict is inevitable. The United States in lockstep with our allies in partners has offered russia a path to de escalate. But we will take all prudent measures to assure our own securit...