Victoria Nuland: “President Putin initially, as he said in 2005, sought to restore the glory and spheres of influence of the Soviet Union.”

Our engagement since has focused on restoring the promise of that 2019 revolution and supporting a civilian-led transition to democracy and civilian rule.

The Defense Department makes precisely the same points to our Turkish allies at every opportunity.

democracy is the long-term solution to the root causes of problems.

Despite the many setbacks, we will continue to stand with the Sudanese people in their demands for a peaceful and democratic future.