Russia demands clarification from US and Turkey over potential weapons transfer to Ukraine

ATACMS missiles cluster munitions weapon re-export diplomatic relations US Congress

Russia has formally requested clarifications from the United States and Turkey regarding a potential massive transfer of US-made weapons to Ukraine. The proposed arsenal, valued at approximately $280 million, includes 70 ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles, 12 M270 multiple-launch rocket systems, over 2,500 M26 rockets with cluster warheads, and 47,000 203mm cluster artillery shells. These munitions are currently held in Turkish stocks and would be re-exported to Kyiv.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that such a transfer would cause serious damage to bilateral relations between Moscow, Washington, and Ankara. She noted that the move undermines mutual trust, particularly as Turkish officials have previously stated they avoid providing lethal weapons to Ukraine. Human Rights Watch has also expressed concern, noting that cluster munitions pose significant risks to civilians due to submunitions that fail to explode on impact.

Under US law, Congress has a 15-day review period for the proposed transfer. The authorization will become effective unless both chambers pass a resolution to block it. Separately, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk addressed domestic concerns regarding Patriot missile batteries, stating that no decision has been made to transfer them to Ukraine and emphasizing that Poland's primary duty is to defend its own territory.

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Cezary Tomczyk · Maria Zakharova · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation · Ministry of National Defence · NATO · Russia · Russian Foreign Ministry · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Turkey · Ukraine · United States · United States Congress

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Russia will intensify efforts to destroy Western supplies used to support Ukraine. www.parapolitika.gr
[● 12 SOURCES] The deal involves over 2,500 227mm artillery rockets and 47,000 203mm artillery shells with cluster munitions. www.actualno.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.vesti.bg · alethonews.com · wojna.co.pl · +7 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Human Rights Watch opposed the sale of cluster munitions, noting they are banned by 112 countries. www.actualno.com · www.vesti.bg · denesen.mk · www.upday.com
[DISPUTED] The US administration supports a $283 million deal for Ukraine to purchase US-made weapons from Turkey. www.actualno.com · www.vesti.bg · denesen.mk · fakti.bg
[● 12 SOURCES] Russia has requested explanations from the US and Turkey regarding potential arms transfers to Ukraine. www.actualno.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · www.vesti.bg · alethonews.com · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The proposed arms transfer includes 70 ATACMS missiles and 12 M270 multiple rocket launch systems. www.actualno.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.vesti.bg · alethonews.com · wojna.co.pl · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Maria Zakharova stated that the arms transfer would cause serious damage to Russia's bilateral relations with the US and Turkey. www.actualno.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · alethonews.com · www.parapolitika.gr · www.vesti.bg · +7 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Poland is in discussions with Ukraine regarding a potential exchange of MiG-29 aircraft for drone technology. dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl · defence24.pl
[● 4 SOURCES] Russia has requested explanations from the US and Turkey regarding plans to transfer US weapons from Turkish stocks to Ukraine. wojna.co.pl · www.dan.co.me · www.kurir.rs · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey does not intend to supply Ukraine with weapons manufactured domestically in Turkey. fakti.bg
[● 4 SOURCES] Poland has not yet decided whether to transfer Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine. www.kyivpost.com · dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl · defence24.pl
[● 6 SOURCES] The proposed arsenal includes 12 multiple launch rocket systems, 70 ATACMS missiles, and over 2,500 unguided cluster munitions. wojna.co.pl · www.dan.co.me · www.kurir.rs · wydarzenia.interia.pl · www.novinky.cz · +1 more