The US State Department stated that the Russian Federation continues to support the conflict and the humanitarian crisis in the Donbass. This was reported by State Department spokesman Heather Neuert, the website of the department.

She stressed that the situation in the Donbass has not improved. Nayert drew attention to the difficult humanitarian situation and the growing violence in eastern Ukraine.

According to her, Russia is a source of violence in the Donbass.

"Russia and its proxies are a source of violence in the east of Ukraine, and the Russian government continues the active conflict and humanitarian crisis through its leadership and supply of the armed forces in the field, as well as its direct control over the authorities," Neuert said..

"The United States calls on Russia to put an end to attacks in the east of Ukraine, withdraw its forces and heavy weapons from the sovereign territory of Ukraine and agree to a reliable UN peacekeeping mission," the spokeswoman said..