still We invite and encourage Russia to use its influence directly on the Lukashenka regimeTo stop the cruel use of people. There is no doubt that they (Russia) have the potential to influence Belarus

– Psaki said during Monday’s press conference.

The speaker concluded that Washington is in close contact with representatives of the European Union and other allies, To hold the Belarusian regime accountable for its actions.

“Goes to that too Preparing new penalties in close coordination with themShe added, meanwhile, that she denied that President Biden was having or planning a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin, as she did, among others, German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Speaking about the virtual summit of President Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Psaki did not deny or confirm whether the US leader intends to boycott the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Psaki announced that the conversation, which will take place on the night of Monday to Tuesday, Poland time, will be honest and will relate to responsible competition between the great powers. She added that the conversation could take several hours.

Source: niezalezna.pl, PAP