Kremlin races: The White House ridiculed the upcoming elections in
The words of the American official were published by the White House press service on December 8. During the briefing, Kirby asked what he thinks about Putin's possible re -election to the post of President of the Russian Federation. To which the official ironically replied that they would resemble cool races, and then laughter rolled in the hall. "Well, it will be stunning horse racing, isn't it? That's all I can say about it," Kirby said.
The administration also mentioned the prospects for supporting Ukraine, which is in the interests of the US national security. Kirby noted that it is necessary to look objectively on Russia, and in particular soberly evaluate Putin's actions, which can bring his troops directly to NATO borders.
"If you take care of our national security, you must see Putin as it is, you must see Russia as it is, and understand that the help of Ukraine - and they do not ask for the introduction of troops - help in victory in this war It is largely responsible for our national security We will remind, the white house representative John Kirby said on December 8 that Ukraine has to make a decision on possible negotiations with Russia without pressure from the United States.