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US sticks to "longtime policy" – US Department of State on Ukrainian strikes against Russian refineries

Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 06:54
US sticks to longtime policy – US Department of State on Ukrainian strikes against Russian refineries
Matthew Miller. Photo: Getty Images

The US Department of State has stated that it has not changed its position on Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and does not encourage such attacks.

Source: Ukrinform news agency, citing Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State

Quote: "It has always been our position since the outset of this war that we do not encourage or support Ukraine taking strikes outside its own territory."

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Details: When asked whether the US had been in contact with Ukraine after yet another Ukrainian strike on a Russian refinery in the city of Samara earlier, Miller refused to comment on any diplomatic engagement.

Instead, he noted that the US position he voiced reflected a "longtime policy" of the US, which was clearly conveyed to Ukrainian partners.

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