Russia requests clarifications from Washington and Ankara regarding possible plans to transfer an arsenal of American weapons to Kiev

The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, announced on Saturday that Russia has requested explanations from the United States and Turkey regarding information about a possible transfer of American weapons and ammunition in Turkey's possession to Ukraine.

Zakharova emphasized that such a transfer could cause "serious damage" to the bilateral relations between Russia, Washington, and Ankara. This request comes in a context of rising tensions in the region, and Russia expresses its concern over Western involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.