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Jen Psaki Answers Ukraine Questions At White House Presser

WHITE HOUSE

Opening remarks: Strong retail sales figures reflect the resilience of the economy.

  • VP Kamala Harris will emphasize ‘iron clad’ commitment to NATO Allies and to defending the territorial integrity of Ukraine at Munich security talks.
  • We are in the window where an attack can begin at any time. A false flag remains a possibility as a pretext for invasion. Faked video and false accusations of chemical attacks in Donbas are likely.
  • White House cannot confirm who was behind cyber attacks on Ukraine but has been in close contact with Kyiv. Conducting cyber operations is part of the Russian ‘playbook’.
  • ‘What Russia does and what Russia says’ is very different. The US will be watching closely for signs of demobilisation.
  • The door continues to remain open to diplomacy. Diplomatic talks on many channels are moving forward.

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