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Anatoly Antonov, Russian Ambassador to the United States. archive photo

Russian Ambassador Antonov warned the United States against supplying long-range missile weapons to Kiev.

WASHINGTON, May 28 – RIA Novosti. Moscow hopes for the victory of common sense over the alleged supply of American long-range missile weapons to Ukraine, declaration Anatoly Antonov, Russian Ambassador to Washington.

Antonov noted that such information must be carefully verified. “We are currently proceeding from the statement by the official representative of the Pentagon (John) Kirby that the final decision on this matter has not been made. We hope that common sense will prevail and Washington will not take such a provocative step,” Antonov was quoted on the Telegram channel embassies.

The Ambassador noted that Russia, through diplomatic channels, has repeatedly reported to the United States that the unprecedented pumping of weapons into Ukraine significantly increases the risk of escalation of the conflict.

“The Americans are well aware that their actions are delaying hopes of achieving peace. The United States is digging deep into the crisis in Ukraine. This is fraught with unforeseen consequences for global security.”

According to Antonov, in the case of the supply of such weapons, there is a risk that they will be located near the borders, and the Ukrainians will have the opportunity to attack Russian cities.

“Such a situation is unacceptable and unacceptable to us. I am confident that our Armed Forces will take the necessary steps to reset the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” the Russian diplomat said. said.

In his opinion, in order to end the conflict as soon as possible, Washington and Kyiv must accept the truth – this will allow them to move towards a political solution and prevent the situation from worsening internationally. stability.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Friday that the United States has yet to make a final decision on the supply of MLRS to Ukraine.

According to American media, the US administration may transfer to Kiev the HIMARS and M270 MLRS systems equipped with M31 GMLRS guided missiles.

Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine on February 24. President Vladimir Putin described his goal as “protecting people who have been subjected to eight years of bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime.” According to him, for this it is planned “demilitarization and gentrification of Ukraine” in order to bring to justice all war criminals responsible for “bloody crimes against civilians” in Donbass.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine would be a legitimate target for Russia. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that the pumping of weapons into Ukraine from the West did not contribute to the success of the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations and would have a negative impact.

Source: Ria

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