United States offered continued support to the people and government of Ukraine and to condemn Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian cities and mounting civilian deaths.

A statement issued by the US State Department said that Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed in a phone call today with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba ongoing diplomatic efforts to stop Putin’s war of choice.

Blinken reiterated the United States’ steadfast solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine, as they continue to resist Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked attacks, the statement said.