U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Wednesday ( 26/3 ) doubted that the Russians had no intention of crossing the Ukrainian border . , Estimated U.S. Congress approves sanctions against Russia
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said Russia continued to send troops to the border of Ukraine although recently ensure that they do not intend to cross the Ukrainian border .
Chuck Hagel said the facts on the ground seem contrary to what the Minister of Defense of Russia Sergei Shoigu to him at a meeting last week .
Chuck Hagel submit comments Wednesday in a joint press conference with British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond is primarily focused on Ukraine . Hammond said Shoigu may have little authority related to the Russian action in Ukraine .
Philip Hammond called the Russian annexation of the Crimea " unacceptable " . He also warned that further Russian aggression will lead to further consequences .
America has imposed sanctions against Russia . The leaders of America , Canada , England , France , Germany , Italy and Japan on Monday said it had suspended Russia's participation in the G - 8 to Russia " changed his mind " .
Commander of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday he supports America in calling for additional measures against Russia , including the renewal of the defense , " the increase in the deployment latihandan necessary " . Rasmussen submit a written statement after his meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama .
The greater the possibility that the U.S. Congress will approve an aid package to Ukraine and to impose sanctions against Russia .
A draft ready for submission to President Barack Obama for signature this weekend . American Congress met in the hope of bipartisan response to the annexation of Crimea by Russia .
Democrat Robert Menendez , chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said , "The world is watching . And the superpower can not be considered unable to face the challenge of Russia " .
However, the preparation of the formulation of appropriate legislation to help Ukraine and punish Russia stalled because of a dispute between the two parties this week . Most Republicans objected to a provision in the draft, which will distribute U.S. assistance to Ukraine through the International Monetary Fund . Group of Democrats and the Obama administration said it was useful for Ukraine and the world financial system . Republicans were skeptical to say , how it will burden the American taxpayer .
While the debate continues in the Senate , the House is controlled by Republicans signaled that the rules will not be approved DPR . Democratic members of the Senate , Tuesday evening admit defeat and pull out plan assistance through the IMF .
Senator Menendez told his colleagues Republican :
"You win today . But I hope you will agree to the other provisions in the bill , which provides a one billion dollar loan guarantees to Ukraine , giving sanctions against Russia and others that undermined the previous Ukrainian government , " he said .
Republicans objected to the article involving the IMF was elated . The Senate is expected to approve the plan Thursday morning .
In other parts of the State Capitol , House Speaker John Boehner promises fast pace . " We are in talks with the Senate in terms of how to clear up this matter . The aim of our work together and resolve this bill as soon as possible , " he said .
Boehner said he wants Congress to give President Obama " the strongest possible position " to deal with the crisis Ukraine .
Whether the House would approve the Senate plan , or approve the draft its own version , which will be re- submitted to the Senate , remains to be seen . House and Senate must approve the second version of the draft in order to get the president signed into law .VOA
No comments:
Post a Comment