Russia Warns of Escalation ‌as US Considers Easing Restrictions on Ukraine’s Use of Weapons

Moscow believes Washington is about to ‍ease ​restrictions, allowing Ukraine to use US-supplied weapons⁤ to ‌strike deep into Russian territory.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on August⁣ 30 that​ Washington’s recent⁣ statements suggest Ukraine has been given the ​green light to carry out operations in Russian regions.

“Moreover, the‌ administration of US‌ President Joe ‌Biden is clearly ready to make new concessions to ⁣the government of Ukrainian President ‌Volodymyr Zelensky, ⁤giving⁣ Ukraine the freedom to use almost ⁣any type of US weapons, including⁢ those that can strike deep into Russian territory,” Zakharova​ added.

Zakharova also accused Washington of “de facto becoming a belligerent party in ⁢Ukraine”.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned earlier this week that the US and its allies were “playing with‌ fire” by discussing ⁤giving Kiev the green light to use aid weapons to strike deep into Russia. “It is a very dangerous thing for those who ⁣are entrusted with ⁣nuclear weapons​ in Western countries,” Lavrov stressed.

The administration of Ukrainian President Zelensky has repeatedly asked ​the US to ‌ease restrictions, ⁢allowing the country’s military to use long-range ⁣weapons provided by Washington to attack Russia.

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated, “Washington understands the wishes of the Ukrainian leader. We will continue our dialogue ⁢with the Ukrainian side on this issue.”