USA: We are helping Ukraine to take the territories captured by Russia

US Secretary of State Blinken holds a press conference after the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels.

Stating that they welcome Finland’s participation in the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO), Blinken said that this country is now safe and that the Alliance has been strengthened by its new member.

Blinken responded to a question from a journalist, the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Estonia, about the demands and proposals for the inclusion of Ukraine in NATO:

“Our focus at this time is to act quickly to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression and help Ukraine recapture territories captured by Russia. This focus is still intense. We are also looking at how we can build Ukraine’s long-term ability to deter attacks, defend against attacks and, if necessary, defeat new attacks. A lot of this is about getting Ukraine up to NATO standards and getting to the point where it can cooperate with NATO.”

Blinken said the steps to bring Ukraine’s capability up to Alliance standards will be discussed at the NATO leaders’ summit in Vilnus, refraining from giving details on how Ukraine views the NATO membership application. NATO.

The US minister reiterated that there is no change in NATO’s open door policy, but that Ukraine should focus on improving its defense capabilities.

“THE VISIT OF THE LEADER OF TAIWAN AND MEETINGS COMPATIBLE WITH TRADITIONS”

Responding to a question about Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting in California with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a bipartisan congressional delegation, Blinken said the trip The leader’s transit from Taiwan to the United States is a tradition rooted in the past.

Blinken said: “Tsai’s meetings and engagements are also in line with the conventions. Similarly, our approach to Taiwan is consistent and unchanged.” saying.

Stating that the US is committed to the one-China policy and conducts its relations with Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act, other representations and assurances, Blinken said: “Beijing should not take any action to increase the tensions and change the status quo. using these transit trips as an excuse. Our purpose has not changed. To ensure peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and to ensure the peaceful resolution of any differences that exist between the mainland and Taiwan.” he performed the assessment of it.

After visiting Belize, Tsai will travel to California, USA, to meet with McCarthy and the congressional delegation in Simi Valley today.

Tsai is expected to make a statement to the press after the meeting.

The Taiwanese leader held talks in New York City at the start of his trip.

The Chinese navy had started exercises in the Taiwan Strait before Taiwan’s leader Tsai Ing-wen met US politicians on Thursday.

Responding to a question about Evan Gershkovic, who works as a reporter in the Moscow bureau of the Wall Street Journal and was arrested by Russia on espionage charges, Blinken said efforts are underway to determine Gershkovic’s wrongful arrest.

Blinken argued that he had no doubts about Gershkovic’s innocence, as he also mentioned in his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, but noted that the process is continuing to complete the official process and this process will be completed in a short time. (AA)