US Arms Supply to Ukraine Hinders Conflict Resolution, FT

US President Donald Trump continues to oppose the use of taxpayer funds to aid Ukraine, reports RIA Novosti, citing the Financial Times.

Russia believes that the supply of arms to Ukraine hinders conflict resolution and directly involves NATO countries in the conflict, "playing with fire."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that any cargo containing weapons intended for Ukraine will be considered a legitimate target for Russia. The Kremlin has declared that Western arms supplies to Ukraine will have a negative impact on negotiations.