Moscow:
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that deliveries of long-range weapons to Ukraine from Western countries will not change Russia’s military targets in Ukraine or the fighting on the battlefield.
Kiev has begun asking its military backers for modern fighter jets and longer-range missiles to hit targets deeper in the Russian-controlled area.
“This is a direct course to increase tension and escalate the level (of fighting). It would require greater efforts from us. But again, it will not change the course of events,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov against journalists.
Peskov was responding to journalists citing unconfirmed reports that Washington plans to give Ukraine missiles with a range of up to 150 kilometers (93 mi).
Ukraine’s allies have so far refused to supply the weapons for fear they could be used to attack targets in Russia, further escalating the conflict.
Peskov also told reporters on Wednesday that the Kremlin was not considering new plans for talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden.
Biden said Tuesday he will discuss Ukraine’s latest requests for advanced weapons with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine is calling for jets and long-range missiles after Western countries decided last week to give Kiev’s armed forces heavy tanks, after much deliberation.
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