The United States threatened Russia with "suffering and consequences" if it did not release Ukrainian seamen

Russia should free captured Ukrainian sailors, otherwise it will face the consequences of its actions

This presentation after the meeting of the North Atlantic Council on the situation in the Black Sea An official of the US State Department TSN Pass

"We want the Russians to accept our message. that they need to fire seamen, otherwise they will have consequences and sufferings that will increase over time, "said the official in a statement whose name does not call the Department of Marine. State.

The representative of the US Department of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the Russians For the first time, the Ukrainian army has openly attacked.In addition, the United States see a "demonstration effect "in the actions of Moscow, which raises the concern of Washington. (video)

In the State Department the Russian attack against a ship near the Kerch Strait constitutes" a clear escalation military, a violation of international law and freedom of navigation "

A leader cited the measures taken by Washington to punish the actions of Moscow – sanctions against companies involved in the construction of the bridge Kerch and operating in the Crimea, statements condemned by the US President, the Secretary of State and the US Ambassador to the United Nations, as well as the cancellation of the meeting between Trump and Putin.

"I think the Russians should receive these messages, but if they do not, it should be clear to them that, as long as they do not release these seamen, we will continue to increase the They should release the sailors, return the ships, and we will not miss them, "said a State Department official.

It has already been reported that Ukraine is preparing prosecuting his ships for an act of aggression against Russian ships