Ukraine receives more weapons, Russia warns US to escalate hostilities

“Ukraine has begun receiving Harpoon anti-ship missiles from Denmark and self-propelled artillery from the US. The defense of our country’s coast is not only enhanced by Harpoon missiles, but they are also operated by groups of trained Ukrainian soldiers,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy was quoted by The Guardian newspaper as saying. Reznikov said today (May 28).

“The Harpoon surface-to-ship missile will be operated together with Ukraine’s Neptune missile in the defense of the country’s coast, including the port of the southern city of Odessa. Thank you to Denmark for helping us,” added Mr. Reznikov.

According to Ukraine’s defense minister, the delivery of Harpoon missiles is the result of cooperation between several countries, as the delivery of missiles from Denmark took place “with the participation of British friends”.

“We also received heavy artillery systems, including improved US M109 self-propelled howitzers. This type of weapon will allow the Ukrainian army to attack enemy targets at a longer distance,” Reznikov stressed.

Russia warns US about escalation of hostilities

Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov today warned of the increased risk of escalation in hostilities in Ukraine, as the US intends to supply Kiev with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

“The Washington administration should not have taken that provocative step. I and many officials at the Russian Foreign Ministry have repeatedly warned the American leadership about the “unprecedented injection of weapons” into the country. Ukraine will increase the risk of escalation of the conflict,” Antonov was quoted as saying by RT news agency.

“If the media reports are true, and the administration of US President Joe Biden intends to send M270 multiple rocket launchers or M142 for Ukraine, the army of the Kiev government will be able to attack many Russian cities. This is unacceptable to us,” Antonov added.

“By supplying Ukraine with more weapons, the US will undermine efforts to achieve peace in the country. The Washington government will become more and more involved in the conflict, which will have many unpredictable consequences for global security,” the Russian ambassador emphasized.

Mr. Zelensky had a phone conversation with the British Prime Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today (May 28) had a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about strengthening the defense of the Kiev government.

“We discussed increasing defense assistance, increasing security guarantees, providing more energy to Ukraine. We will have to work together to prevent a food crisis, as well as to lift the blockade of Ukraine’s ports,” Zelensky told The Guardian.

British officials in a statement later said that Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the phone call vowed “to continue to support the Ukrainian armed forces in their efforts to defend the country, as well as to provide the Kiev government with support.” necessary weapons”.

Tuan Tran