Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday slammed Russia for its “aggressive” seizure of three Ukrainian ships and called on Moscow to return the vessels and detained crewmembers to Kiev.
In a statement issued by the State Department on Monday evening, Pompeo also described reports that Russian vessels rammed into and opened fire on Ukrainian ships as a “dangerous escalation” and violation of international law.
“The United States condemns this aggressive Russian action. We call on Russia to return to Ukraine its vessels and detained crew members, and to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters,” Pompeo said.
“We call on both parties to exercise restraint and abide by their international obligations and commitments,” he said, adding that the U.S. “supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.”
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Pompeo condemns Russia over its "aggressive" seizure of Ukrainian ships https://t.co/CLjGLGlVIu pic.twitter.com/o8nhihRAju
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And the President? https://t.co/985dkgDhug
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) November 26, 2018
Crickets chirping from the WH.
Granny — Russia is our “friend.” (SIGH!)
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