From the Kremlin, they followed with particular interest the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodímir Zelensky in the US capital this Wednesday. In Washington, Joe Biden reaffirmed his claim. to support It announced that Kyiv and Ukraine would receive more military aid, including the Patriot air defense system. US support does not please Moscow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskovof the United States this Thursday.proxy war” with Russia, as well as complaining that there was no “real call for peace” during the meeting between the two leaders.
Since Russia began counteraggressive Ukraine last February 24 Washington According to Moscow, he openly supported Kiev. “We can note with regret that so far neither President Biden nor President Zelensky has said anything that could be seen as a possible willingness to listen to Russia’s concerns,” Peskov said. This patriotic a air defense system against battery-powered missiles disable bullets It can affect the territory of Ukraine, be it civil or military infrastructure or residential areas.
Russia against the West
The spokesperson added that he missed it. United States of America from Zelensky “constant bombardments To residential buildings in residential areas of the Donbass”. Russia feels struggling beyond Ukraine against Washington. However, Peskov said, “The United States and other countries constantly increase Support to Ukraine “cannot prevent” Russian Federation achieves its objectives during special military operations.”
the same russian president Vladimir Putin drew attention to the growing role of NATO in the conflict from the Russian Ministry of Defense on Wednesday. “Russia is facing the military potential and capabilities of the leading NATO countries,” he said. He also promised his Army “anything they wanted” without restrictions.
At the same meeting, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was also present. $97 billion Western support for Ukraine 250,000 men displaced to the front to fight. He pointed out that Russia needs more soldiers, especially that it should reach at least 1.5 million soldiers. To develop quality of troops He also announced that the age for military service would be increased from 18 to 21, and the maximum age would be raised to 30.