Ned Price: “This is not about re engaging militarily in conflict in Afghanistan.”

We have communicated very clearly to Beijing, that we won`t stand by if -- we will not allow any country to compensate Russia for its losses.

If, in fact, Russian forces do intentionally target civilians, there will be massive profound consequences, for war crimes, for atrocities, for human rights abuses.

We have made very clear to Moscow in no uncertain terms from the State Department, from the Defense Department, in military channels as well, that this is unacceptable, and it's dangerous.

We've sent a very strong message to our Moldovan partners that the United States stands with them. We stand behind the sovereignty, the independence, the territorial integrity, of our Moldovan partners.