Zakharova: Lethal weapons delivery to Ukraine bears dire consequences
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In response to Germany's decision to supply lethal weapons to Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says that German weapons are once against aimed at Russians.
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Zakharova: Berlin directs weapons against Russia again.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on Berlin's decision to supply lethal weapons to the Ukrainian authorities, saying that German weapons will once again be used against the Russians.
On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany approved the supply of lethal weapons to Ukraine. On the same day, the Chancellor noted that the post-war reconciliation of Germany and Russia remained an important chapter in the common history.
Zakharova responded through a statement saying that "nothing is new under the Sun. Again, as many times in history, the weapons that came from German soil will be directed against Russian soldiers."
She said that the weapons supplied by Germany to Ukraine could become the prey of neo-Nazis, terrorists, and marauders.
"In recent days, we have witnessed repeated statements by the German side about the start of deliveries of military weapons to Ukraine (in particular, we are talking about 1,000 portable anti-tank missiles, 500 portable anti-aircraft missile systems Stinger, permission for several third countries to transfer German-made weapons to Kiev), which runs counter to the balanced line previously pursued by Berlin on this issue," Zakharova said.
"By this decision, Germany is calling on the ghosts of not a cold war, but the most 'hot' war," she said.
"Too many sad associations are caused by the prospect of further 'military' pumping of Kiev from Berlin, which, moreover, apparently does not realize that in the current situation, the weapons supplied on Ukrainian territory can easily become the prey of neo-Nazis, terrorists, and marauders," she said.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that EU agencies involved in deliveries of lethal weapons to Ukraine will bear responsibility for consequences, adding that Moscow will continue to ensure its national interests regardless of sanctions.
Furthermore, Germany's Chancellery stated Saturday evening that 1,000 anti-tank missiles and 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles would be sent to Ukraine "as quickly as possible."
“The Russian invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point. It threatens our entire post-war order,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a statement. “In this situation, it is our duty to help Ukraine, to the best of our ability, to defend itself against Vladimir Putin’s invading army.”
