US Secretary of State fears to recognize Russia as a state-existence of terrorism-NYT

Anthony Blinken (Photo: Stefani Reynolds/Pool Via Reuters) US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is not sure about the decision of Russia's recognition by the state-sponsor of terrorism. At the same time, the US Senate unanimously supports this step. About it writes The New York Times. It is noted that within a few weeks, Blinken has been put pressure to formally declare Russia a terrorism state.

However, Blinken resists this step, which can force him to impose sanctions on US allies that are dealing with Russia and can destroy the remnants of diplomacy between Washington and Moscow, says the publication. The US Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution that does not have a binding force that calls on Blinken to recognize Russia with sponsor of terrorist attacks in Ukraine, Chechnya, Georgia and Syria.

In response to the question about this document, Blinken replied that any decision should be based on the legal decisions that exist. He also suggested that it was a controversial issue because Russia is already under many sanctions. “The losses that have been laid on Russia and other countries are absolutely consistent with the consequences that would come as a result of its recognition by the state-existence of terrorism. Thus, the practical results of what we do are the same, ”Blinken said.