The Guardian: US provision of weapons to Ukraine could fuel conflict, Russia says
Foreign minister Grigory Karasin says supply of ‘defensive’ aid could derail peace process in eastern Ukraine’s civil war
Russian officials have said the US decision to supply weapons to Ukraine will fuel conflict in the east of the country.
The US state department said on Friday that it would provide Ukraine with “enhanced defensive capabilities” as it continued to fight Russia-backed separatists in a low-intensity conflict.
Until now, the US has only provided Ukraine with support equipment and training. It has also allowed private companies to sell small arms such as rifles to the country.
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WNU Editor: I am already reading and hearing from news reports in Ukraine that the Poroshenko government sees this as a green light from Washington to intensify military operations in eastern Ukraine. This is not going to end well .... and as for the peace process .... it was already on life support, this decision has now killed it.
More News On The Russian Response To The U.S. Decision To Supply The Ukraine Military With Weapons
Russia warns US decision to arm Ukraine encourages 'new bloodshed' -- AFP
‘Accomplice in igniting war’: Moscow says US crosses a line with lethal arms supplies to Ukraine -- RT
Kremlin warns weapon supplies to Kiev may motivate ‘loose cannons’ seeking bloodshed -- TASS
US Crossed Line By Announcing Decision to Provide Ukraine With Weapons - Moscow -- Sputnik
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