By JADA LEMOS
Staff Writer
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are at their highest point, with large Russian troops gathered near the border of the two Soviet republics. People are fearing that Russia would launch an attack on Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators agreed that a permanent ceasefire in eastern Ukraine should be observed “unconditionally” after the talk in Paris on Wednesday, January 26. Ukrainian negotiator Andriy Yermak stated that all parties were supportive of this permanent ceasefire. What does this have to do with America?
America has been aligned with Ukraine for a while now and has always been on unknown terms with Russia. Some people think that if a war breaks out between Russia and Ukraine, America and Britain will step in, leading them into the war as well. As of today, January 27, no invasion has been launched on either Ukraine or Russia.
“The work continues and I can tell you that Ukraine as usual is ready to negotiate, to meet 24-7. Because for us, for (Ukrainian) President (Volodymyr) Zelensky, for the entire team, the goal of stopping the war, of ending the war and returning our territories — and today that this also includes easing the tensions — the de-escalation around the Ukrainian border, is the priority,” Yermak said.