DIRECT. War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin says the conflict in Ukraine has taken on a “global character”

The United States is not “seeking war” with Moscow

The United States assured Thursday that it was “not seeking war with Russia.” “It is Russia which is provoking the escalation” in Ukraine, said White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre. “The major escalation is that Russia is turning towards another country,” insisted Ms. Jean-Pierre, in reference to the North Korean soldiers now fighting against Ukraine in Russia.