Russia views any military cargo for Kiev as legitimate target — diplomat

TASS

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. All shipments of military supplies, destined for Ukraine, are becoming a legitimate target for the Russian military, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said, commenting on the signing of the 100-year partnership declaration by Canada and Ukraine.

The diplomat said that Canada announced the transfer of interceptor missiles worth 350 million Canadian dollars (about $248 million) to Ukraine.

"We would like to offer the signatories a word of advice: such agreements lead to no good. Flooding Ukraine with weapons only delays peace and draws Western countries directly into the conflict, making them accomplices in the crimes, committed by Ukrainian neo-Nazis," she said. "Furthermore, any shipments of military supplies destined for Kiev become legitimate targets for the armed forces of the Russian Federation. We have issued warnings about this more than once."

Zakharova went on to say that Vladimir Zelensky is "touring the world in search of support," including military assistance that he needs "to continue the bloodshed that he unleashed against his own people."

"Unbiased commentators are already asking on social media: will Canadian taxpayers really have to financially support Ukraine over the next hundred of years? Will there be any tax write-offs in connection with Zelensky and his entourage, like there are for dependents? It’s hard to disagree with this framing: the Kiev junta has long been an international dependent, which the West has been carrying on its back," the diplomat said.

"A hundred of years is a serious timeframe. One can only wish Canadian citizens patience. The logic of Ottawa, as well as Washington, should be clear to them: the longer the conflict burns, the more orders the defense industry receives. However, as it is well known, any patience has its limits. Sooner or later, Canadians will start to question why their money is directed to financing a conflict on the other end of the world rather than on healthcare and roads," Zakharova added.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Vladimir Zelensky signed declarations on 100-year partnership and on cooperation in defense and security in Calgary, Alberta, on September 100. The 100-year partnership declaration implies that a corresponding treaty will be signed in the future. The other document envisages, among other things, joint projects and the localization of defense production on the territory of Ukraine and Canada.

Fonte: TASS