US Secretary of State Colin Powell has dismissed suggestions from Russia that Washington and its allies are trying to extend their influence into Ukraine.
Mr Powell said the people of Ukraine deserved fair elections - and did not have to choose between East and West.
On Monday, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin warned against Western expansion into former Soviet countries.
Washington has also backed the court decision, but Mr Powell - speaking to foreign ministers of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) - said the US was not competing with any other country for control.
Russia tells US to stay out of Ukraine
what a surprise US intefering in other countries yet again, then they complain why the world hates them!