The US wants better relations with Russia, and that is understandable. Ukraine can help: truly stable and predictable relations with Russia are possible only when the whole eastern flank of NATO is secure with the right balance of power – including at the Russia-Ukrainian border.
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Mykola Bielieskov: Strengthening Ukraine is a key to stable relations with Russia

Ukrainian veterans and activists participate in the March of Defenders of Ukraine on Aug. 24, 2021 in Kyiv taking part in the parade to mark Ukraine's the 30th Independence Day.