Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov said that relations between Russia and the United States are on the verge.
He noted that Moscow was working to prevent an armed conflict with the United States.
“We are already on the brink of this abyss,” Ryabkov said on air. Channel One.
He emphasized that the responsibility, moderation and calm tone in Moscow’s statements sent a signal to the international community that Russia would not allow a war with the United States.
At the same time, according to Ryabkov, Russia will do everything to preserve its territorial integrity and ensure the safety of its citizens.
Former Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov statedThat Moscow and Washington have almost no relations, except when necessary, contacts. According to the Foreign Minister, the United States declared a crusade against the Russian Federation.