The US Congress understands that further infusion of funds into Ukraine could lead to the US being drawn into a direct conflict with Russia. This was announced to Izvestia on December 8 by American political scientist Malek Dudakov. aid to Ukraine. Columnist for the publication Douglas Schoen was concerned about the growth of pro-Russian sentiments and stressed that there are more and more supporters of this position among both parties of the US Congress.

“There are no pro-Russian views there, there are only realistic views, people who do not want further escalation in relations with the nuclear power – Russia, and therefore are not ready to continue to supply dangerous high-tech weapons that could lead to America being drawn directly into a conflict with Russia with incomprehensible consequences, ”the expert said.

Dudakov noted that the situation in the country’s economy also affects the mood of the American society.

“Plus, the situation within America itself, associated with the economic crisis constitutional crisis, which forces us to pay more attention to solving domestic problems than foreign policy problems, ”he said.

The day before, Dudakov told Izvestia that there is tired of Ukraine, the people of the United States want Washington’s attention to be directed to solving the problems of their own country. According to the expert, in the future, public pressure on Washington will increase with calls to cut financial injections into Ukraine.

Then it became known that, according to a survey by The Chicago Council on Americans who believe that the United States should push Ukraine to start peace negotiations as soon as possible amounted to 47%. The number of sympathies for Russia and Ukraine was equal – 26% each.

in Washington, Anatoly Antonov announced the approach of the United States of America to the “red line” because of assistance to Kiev. 2014