Long-range western weapons in Ukraine will escalate conflict: Russia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments on Wednesday (February 1), following news that the United States is to provide a new round of aid, including long-range rockets, to help Ukrainian forces fight Russian aggression.

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• Citing two U.S. officials briefed on the matter, Reuters reported that the delivery package, a ground-launched small diameter bomb with a range of 150 km, is expected to be announced this week.

Citing two U.S. officials briefed on the matter, Reuters reported that a ground-launched small diameter bomb with a range of 150 kilometers is expected to be announced within the supply package this week.

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Javelin anti-tank, counter-drone and counter-artillery systems, armored vehicles, communications equipment and enough medical equipment to support three field hospitals are also expected to be sent.
Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said in a tweet on Wednesday that certain weapons are needed at every stage of the war.
"A coalition of partners has already been formed to help Ukraine acquire and train tanks, and talks are underway on the supply of long-range missiles and attack aircraft," he said.
"A coalition of partners has already been formed to help Ukraine acquire and train tanks, and talks are underway on the supply of long-range missiles and attack aircraft," he said.
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Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleskyi Reznikov said on Wednesday, a day after meeting with French officials, that he was grateful to France for providing fuel, equipment and training, as well as howitzer cannons, anti-aircraft missiles and armored vehicles for Ukrainian troops.