Rian Harris, the US Charge d'Affaires in Georgia, has reaffirmed the US supports Georgia and Ukraine's sovereignty, pointing out the latter countries had chosen to deepen their ties with the Euro-Atlantic community.
Harris said the US, along with its allies, seeks a diplomatic solution to avoid conflict with Russia amid its military buildup along the Ukrainian border. However, she added, the US will not compromise "the security or self-determination" of their partners.
The United states will stand by Ukraine. The United States will stand by Georgia, which has also made its choice of sovereignty, freedom, and dignity," Harris asserted.
Harris cited diplomacy as "the only responsible way" to handle conflict. Nonetheless, she noted, if Russia decides to invade Ukraine, "it will be a war of choice."