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Kyiv and its Western allies are “ready for a protracted confrontation with Russia” following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s important visit to Washington as war in Ukraine approaches 10 months. Moscow said.
After U.S. President Joe Biden pledged military aid to Ukraine at Zelensky’s summit at the White House on Wednesday, Russia’s foreign ministry has accused the “regime in Kyiv” of what it called a “monstrous crime.”
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that no matter how much military support the West provides to the Ukrainian government, “they will achieve nothing.”
“As stated by our country’s leadership, the tasks set within the framework of the Special Military Operations will be carried out taking into account the situation on the ground and the actual reality,” Zakharova added, adding that He mentioned the Russian war.
Her comments came after Zelensky delivered a historic speech at the United States Capitol, thanking America for its help in combating Russian aggression since the war began and asking for more. .
Putting the spotlight on the conflict in Ukraine, Zelensky stressed that US support is “extremely important.”
The United States has announced a new $1.8 billion aid package to Ukraine that tops off the previously offered air defense systems. ”
Considered one of the most capable long-range air defense systems on the market, Kyiv has repeatedly called for the US Army’s Patriot (an acronym for Phased Array Tracking Radar for intercepting on target) system.
However, the Kremlin condemned the deal, saying the US supply of the Patriot missile system to Ukraine would prolong the “suffering” of the Ukrainian people.
“In fact, we can see that the United States and other countries are on the road to expanding the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine and raising the level of technology,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a conference call. Stated. “On the contrary, this does not contribute to the quick resolution of the situation.”
Peskov went on to say that this would not prevent Russia from achieving its goals in Ukraine.
“This unfortunately leads to the fact that the suffering of the Ukrainian people will continue more than ever,” he added.
Peskov said neither Biden nor Zelensky showed “a latent willingness to listen to Russia’s concerns.”
Peskov added that “there was no real call for peace.” But in an address to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, Zelensky stressed that “we need peace” and reiterated the 10-point plan devised by Ukraine.
The Ukrainian leader also urged US lawmakers to “tighten sanctions” against Russia to “make the country feel just how devastating its aggression really is.”
But Peskov told journalists Wednesday’s meeting showed that the US was waging a proxy war of “indirect warfare” against Russia to “the last Ukrainian.”
