Russia said Monday that it will not send kind words to mark the US Independence Day holiday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters the congratulations “can hardly be considered appropriate” and cited what he called “hostile policies” by the United States.
The United States has opposed Russia’s war in Ukraine, sending weapons and helping train Ukrainian forces, while leading efforts to impose sanctions against Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated previous American leaders on the national holiday and celebration, including former presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted his wish for “peace and prosperity” to US President Joe Biden and the American people on Monday.
“I appreciate the assistance and leadership of the United States in upholding common values with Ukraine: freedom, democracy and independence,” Zelenskyy wrote.
[Contiene información de Reuters]
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