Russia Warns US of 'Consequences' if Patriot Missiles Sent to Ukraine

Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned Thursday that if the United States confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air defense missiles to Ukraine, it would be “another provocative move by the U.S.” that could prompt a response from Moscow.

Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a weekly briefing that the U.S. had “effectively become a party” to the war in Ukraine, following reports that it will provide Kyiv with Patriot surface-to-air missiles, the most advanced the West has yet offered to help repel Russian aerial attacks.

Growing amounts of U.S. military assistance, including the transfer of such sophisticated weapons, “would mean even broader involvement of military personnel in the hostilities and could entail possible consequences,” Zakharova added.

She did not specify what the consequences might be.

U.S. officials said Tuesday that Washington was poised to approve sending a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine, finally agreeing to an urgent request from Ukrainian leaders desperate for more robust weapons to shoot down incoming Russian missiles that have crippled much of the country’s vital infrastructure. An official announcement is expected soon.

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[NDARYBC]

russia has no say, you're on their soil.

[sensi]

More threats and more consequences from Russia, Yawn 🎅

[thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo]

I was always told that scratching an itch can make it worse

[agresseur]

Russia should have thought that before they decided to use Iranian drones. Putin is an amateur.

[sensi]

The Kremlin makes me laugh. They are always making threats and warnings. Meanwhile in reality, they are getting their arses kicked in Ukraine 💙💛

[cestmoilance]

Russia is an empty vessel that makes the most noise

[leventyilmaz]

Beginning of the war her voice was 90 decibels while saying USA, now like kitchen cat 50-60 decibels.🤣

[MrReaperofDead]

Sometimes its hard to tell which is weaker, Kim Jong Un, or Putin.

[evelynchancellor]

Putin, cut ur loses; Leave Ukraine & Keep Calm!

[mopthermopther]

Hamas has offered to donate some rockets.
Range 500yds

[Vexation]

Next up: Reaper missiles. How do you say "pound sand" in Russian?

[stoneymcdoobie]

Russia warns the U.S., they can’t even defeat Ukraine let alone threaten the United States 😂

[mattdillon]

Putin is coming to his last days faster then anyone could imagine

[xdedroosterx]

Well, don’t invite us on the battlefield. Lol

[MarkM]

The earth spins, dogs bark and Russia warns of consequences.

[foodtestingstrips]

Ya, Russia...BRING IT!!! You'll regret it.

[fatcat]

Considering Putin and Russia couldn’t fight their way out of a paper bag I would be very careful taunting or warning the USA!

[Sushi]

Oh please, the nerve to threaten the US!! First thing I’d send!

[edwardt]

Russia is warning US again, guys!
What should we do?

[johnhudghton]

Never mind Patriot missiles in 2022. Allied forces should have conducted a full military intervention in 2014. This is a repeat of what happened nearly 100 years ago in Europe when another totalitarian pyschopath was appeased. We have failed to learn the lessons of history...again. Get those missiles sent and the Abrams and the tomahawks etc.