The recent approval of a military aid package for Ukraine by the US House of Representatives drew sharp criticism from Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. In a statement to the Interfax news agency on Monday, Peskov expressed skepticism about the efficacy of the aid in altering the ongoing conflict dynamics. He emphasized that while the financial assistance and weapon supplies might flow, they wouldn't likely shift the current trajectory on the battlefield. Instead, Peskov warned of heightened casualties and increased devastation resulting from the escalation.
Furthermore, Peskov accused the United States of pursuing self-interest through the provision of arms aid to Ukraine, echoing sentiments voiced by Russia's deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyanskiy. The aid package, amounting to nearly $61 billion, overwhelmingly passed the House and is expected to progress through the Senate before reaching President Joe Biden's desk for approval.
In addition to criticizing the military aid, the Kremlin denounced another legislative proposal in Washington: the prospective confiscation of Russian assets in the US. Peskov condemned these actions as unlawful and warned of retaliatory measures and legal disputes. He cautioned that such expropriation would not only harm Russia's economic interests but also deter future investment in the US, impacting its economy adversely.
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