Antony Blinken actually said...

"The only way to actually implement something like a no-fly zone is to send NATO planes into Ukrainian airspace and to shoot down Russian planes. And that could lead to a full-fledged war in Europe. Pr..."

"We have never sought and will not seek conflict with Russia. At the same time, we will keep open the door to dialogue and diplomacy, while making clear to the Kremlin that, unless it changes course, i..."

"This is President Putin`s war. This isn`t the Russian people`s war."

"if Russia pulls back and pursues diplomacy, we stand ready to do the same."