US speaks about Russia's alleged invasion of Ukraine to cover its provocations: Moscow

US statements about Russia allegedly preparing an offensive against Ukraine are needed to create a backdrop for its own large-scale military provocations, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.


ANI | Moscow | Updated: 20-01-2022 14:10 IST | Created: 20-01-2022 14:10 IST
US speaks about Russia's alleged invasion of Ukraine to cover its provocations: Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova (File Photo). Image Credit: ANI
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Moscow [Russia], January 20 (ANI/Sputnik): US statements about Russia allegedly preparing an offensive against Ukraine are needed to create a backdrop for its own large-scale military provocations, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

"At present, the Western and Ukrainian media, officials have started even more actively replicating speculations about the imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine ... We are convinced that the goal of this company is to create an information cover for preparing their own large-scale provocations, including those of a military nature, which may have the most tragic consequences for regional and global security," Zakharova told a briefing.

Russia's suspicions that the West is preparing a provocation in Ukraine are confirmed by the transfer of weapons and instructors to Ukraine by the UK and Canada, the diplomat added. (ANI/Sputnik)

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