to revisit a careful talks with ukrainian president vladimir savanski and to be blank. and also accused moscow of trying to weaken ukraine's democratic institutions. and of attempting to divide ukrainian society, he said washington was committed to protecting ukraine and preventing any escalation with moscow means to blink an issue to hold talks with russia's foreign minister on friday. after meeting with president zalinski, a secretary, lincoln warrant, russia, it would pay a heavy price for any aggression in ukraine. that's why president biden asked me to come here to underscore our steadfast commitment to ukraine sovereignty and territorial integrity. and is why we will continue our relentless diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed aggression and to promote dialogue and peace. at the same time, we continue to bolster ukraine's ability to defend itself and make clear the costs of the united states and europe will impose on moscow if it rejects the diplomatic path that we've laid out. and proceed with an unwarranted unprovoked on acceptable invasion or destabilization o