Russia issued a warning to the United States after it was suggested by one official that arms should be sent to Ukrainian forces fighting pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, according to reports.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said the move would be construed as sending a “very serious signal.” Pro-Russian rebels have been fighting government forces since April.
Lukashevich issued a warning against “a major change in policy of the [U.S.] administration in regard to the conflict” in eastern Ukraine, reported the Moscow Times.
“That [would be] a direct violation of agreements reached, including [agreements reached] with the participation of the United …read more
Source: The Epoch Times