The transfer of anteriot anti -aircraft missile systems to Ukraine will be a “another provocative step” that can turn into “unpredictable consequences”, the Russian Embassy in Washington warned.
The statement published in the telegram channel of the diplomatic unions notes that the United States “is more deeply drawn into the war” and “inflict tremendous damage not only to Russian-American relations, but also create additional risks for global security”.
Earlier, CNN, citing sources in the White House, said that US Presidential Administration Joe Biden is completing preparations for sending Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine. They can declare the supplies this week, it remains only to receive the approval of the head of the Pentagon Lloyd Austin. Three American officials told the TV channel that the decision would be positive. After that, the batteries will be delivered to Ukraine “as soon as possible”, and the military Armed Forces will teach them how to use them on the basis of the USA in Germany.