In his first official statement regarding “domestic political uncertainty” in Russia, Biden said:
We have nothing to do with it, because this is a struggle within the Russian system.
The US President mentioned this over the weekend The developments are being followed closelyHe received hourly information and instructed national security officials to prepare various scenarios regarding the outcome of events.
He added: a Russian President Vladimir Putin and lead the Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin Further analysis of the consequences of the conflict between the two parties, but it would be too early to reach a final conclusion about where events will develop.
He also reported that he had reached an agreement Volodymyr Zelensky With the President of Ukraine, with whom he spoke on the phone on Sunday, they will maintain constant contact, and they assured the Ukrainian head of state that no matter what happens in Russia, the United States will continue to assist Ukraine’s defense and support its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Biden confirmed that he also held talks with key US allies on Sunday about a coordinated response and continued close contact.
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