The United States is seriously considering declaring Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.
This was stated by the US Ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink.
"We are seriously considering this issue. It needs a detailed analysis in accordance with US laws," said Brink in an interview with Radio Svoboda.
According to her, Washington, together with its partners, is already forcing the Russian Federation to answer for its actions and will continue to do so.
"And we will continue to hold Russia accountable under our law," she said.
On June 23, the US Senate Committee on International Relations supported the resolution to include Russia in the list of countries that support terrorism.
The final decision must be approved by the Administration of President Joe Biden.
- The US State Department lists countries that, according to the Secretary of State, have repeatedly supported terrorist acts around the world on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Sanctions that are introduced against such states include restrictions on receiving aid from the United States, a ban on the export and sale of defense products, measures to control the export of dual-purpose goods, various financial and other restrictions. Currently, this list includes four states: Cuba, North Korea, Iran and Syria.