Kremlin Spokesman Warns U.S. Aid to Ukraine Will Lead to More Damage and Deaths

The U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of security aid to Ukraine has sparked strong reactions from the Kremlin, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov warning of dire consequences. Peskov stated that the decision would make the United States richer, further damage Ukraine, and lead to more deaths in the ongoing conflict.

The legislative package approved by the House includes $60.84 billion in aid to Ukraine, with $23 billion allocated for replenishing U.S. weapons, stocks, and facilities. The package is now set to go to the U.S. Senate for approval next week before reaching President Joe Biden’s desk.

Peskov also criticized provisions in the legislation that would allow the U.S. administration to confiscate seized Russian assets and transfer them to Ukraine for reconstruction, calling it a tarnish on the image of the United States. He warned that Russia would enact retaliatory measures in response.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev echoed Peskov’s sentiments, labeling the approval of aid for Ukraine as “Russophobia” and expressing confidence in Russia’s ability to overcome the challenges posed by the aid package.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also condemned the approval of aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, stating that it would deepen crises worldwide. She characterized military assistance to Ukraine as sponsorship of terrorist activity and warned of escalating tensions in the regions of Taiwan and Israel.

The approval of aid to Ukraine has clearly heightened tensions between Russia and the United States, with both sides digging in their heels in the ongoing conflict. The repercussions of this decision are likely to reverberate across the international stage in the coming weeks.