Putin Inflicted Terrible Damage On Ukraine, Russia: Antony Blinken

“A third of the UN backed the resolution condemning Russian aggression. The world's opinion is very, very clear on this. This is a concern not just for Ukraine but also for countries in Europe. The consequences of Russia’s aggression were being felt across the world. Food prices are rising. Energy prices are rising¦ One country can't simply go in and erase its borders, identity,” Blinken said. Russia was trying to erase Ukraine from the map but the people of Ukraine stood up, the US official said. “Ukrainians, with the support of other nations, have stood up against Russia. Russia has been pushed back. Ukraine took back most of the territory. Unfortunately, and tragically, Russia is persisting. But it is suffering.” Tearing into Vladimir Putin, Blinken accused the Russian president of inflicting “terrible damage on Ukraine and on Russia”.