The U.S. has not taken a decision on the supply of arms of Ukraine and support a diplomatic solution to the conflict, said on Wednesday authorized the White house spokesman Josh earnest.

The chamber of commissioners of the U.S. Congress on the first day of the week adopted a resolution which urged President Barack Obama to send weapons to Kiev.

"I have no information of any decision of the President (Barack Obama) on the subject. The U.S. continue working closely with European allies to supply the de-escalation of the situation in Ukraine, " said Ernest." We wish to resolve the situation diplomatically, because We know that this situation cannot be resolved on the battlefield - only at the negotiating table, " added the Commissioner of the White house.

according to his statement, the U.S. continues to pursue negotiations and compliance already achieved the Minsk agreement of all parties, but especially Russia." Ernest said again that the Western punishment, according to his vision, have a significant impact on the Russian economy.

The US, EU and several other countries have introduced penalties against Russia, accusing Moscow to participate in the domestic conflict. Russia denies it and calls such accusations are unacceptable. Moscow has repeatedly stated that it is not a party to domestic conflict and not privy to the events in the Southeast.

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