Blinken: US working to declare Russia a sponsor state of terrorism

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the American Congress is working on alternatives to overcome obstacles to the Russian Federation's proclamation of sponsorship of terrorism.

We are constantly considering various measures we can take to increase the pressure if necessary. We are currently working with Congress on legislation that would help us overlook some of the challenges. Using the <x1-> sponsorship state of terrorism”, as you said, has some undesirable consequences”, Blinken told CNN.

On July 27th, the US Senate adopted a resolution calling on the US State Department to proclaim Russia a sponsor state of terrorism due to events in Georgia, Syria, Chechnya and Ukraine.

In September, the White House announced that the United States will not declare Russia a sponsor state of terrorism, because such a decision would link the global community's “hands in seeking ways to solve the crisis in Ukraine. /tch