“We also continue to express our concerns about Russia’s military activities and harsh language toward Ukraine, and we call on Moscow to reduce tension,” Psaki told reporters.
For his part, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued his warnings to the West. Putin said Thursday that the West took Russia’s warnings not to cross its “red lines” lightly.
The Kremlin said Friday that the comments were in response to provocative actions by NATO, including arming Ukraine.
Ukraine opposes increased Russian military activity near its 1,944-kilometre common border with Russia.
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