Western countries have rejected Russia's false accusations that Ukraine is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" on its territory.

The United States of America, Great Britain and France took a joint position on Russia's statements about Ukraine's preparations for the use of a "dirty bomb" on its territory. Such accusations are called "transparently false." The states stressed their readiness to help our country as much as needed.

The joint message of the Foreign Ministers of the United States, Britain and France was published on the official website of the US Department of State.

"We, the Foreign Ministers of France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reiterate our steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression. We remain committed to continue supporting Ukraine’s efforts to defend its territory for as long as it takes."

Earlier, the defense ministers of each of our countries spoke to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu at his request. Our countries made clear that we all reject Russia’s transparently false allegations that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb on its own territory. The world would see through any attempt to use this allegation as a pretext for escalation. We further reject any pretext for escalation by Russia.

The Foreign Ministers also discussed their shared determination to continue supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainian people with security, economic, and humanitarian assistance in the face of President Putin’s brutal war of aggression.