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“The drum of war is beating hard”: US warns of escalating tensions with Russia

The West must prepare for a possible escalation of tensions with Moscow. This was emphasized by the US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) after talks with Russia in Vienna today, warning that “the drum of war beats hard“Reuters reported.

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Michael Carpenter, the US permanent representative to the OSCE, which has 57 member states, told reporters during a conference call after recent talks that The United States would not approve spheres of influence or restrictions on the rights of countries to choose which alliances to join.

We are currently facing a crisis in European security“, he pointed out and added:”The drum of war was pounding, and the rhetoric became quite piercing.”

And within the OSCE without a breakthrough on Russia's demands for security guarantees

And within the OSCE without a breakthrough on Russia’s demands for security guarantees

This would lead to a deterioration in security for all countries without exception


Carpenter said Russia’s build-up of 100,000 troops, modern armaments, artillery systems, electronic warfare systems and ammunition near the border with Ukraine many questions about Russia’s intentions“.

We must take this very seriously. We need to prepare for a possible escalation“He stressed that Washington preferred the ‘path of dialogue and de-escalation.”

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