Russia issued a formal protest to the United States this week, warning the US government of "unintended consequences" over the large increase in its military aid to Ukraine, according to press reports.
Russia issued a formal protest to the United States this week, warning the US government of "unintended consequences" over the large increase in its military aid to Ukraine, according to press reports.
According to the diplomatic statement, Moscow warns the United States and NATO against sending "more sensitive" weapons to Ukraine, as it considers such military equipment to add fuel to the fire and could have "unpredictable consequences." Washington Post.
The warning came as US President Joe Biden pledged $ 800 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including helicopters and armored personnel carriers.
"What the Russians are telling us privately is exactly what we are telling the world in public, that the massive aid we are providing to our Ukrainian partners is proving remarkably effective," a senior US official was quoted as saying by the Washington Post.
The State Department declined to comment.
According to the New York Times, this announcement was made through the usual diplomatic channel and is not signed by a high-ranking Russian official.
CNN, for its part, quoted a source familiar with the matter as saying that this official protest could mean that Moscow is preparing to take a more aggressive stance against the US and NATO.
Joe Biden on Wednesday gave the green light for a new massive military aid to Ukraine, with heavier equipment than has been delivered so far.
"These new US deliveries will include some of the 'very effective equipment we have already delivered' to Ukraine, but also with 'new capabilities', including mainly 'artillery systems' and 'armored personnel carriers,'" she said. government.
Source: RES-EAP