Ambassador of Ukraine Markarova: Kiev is working with Washington on the issue of surplus weapons

“The so-called surplus defense equipment, such as ready-made and unnecessary weapons, which the United States can provide in addition.

And we are also actively working with this category now, ”Markarova said in an interview with LB.ua.

Earlier, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, commenting on the situation around Ukraine, said that NATO "adds fuel to the fire."

She noted that "NATO countries are increasing the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and are training its military personnel."

Since 2014, the United States has provided military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of about $ 2.5 billion, she concluded.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a conversation with American leader Joe Biden, said that NATO is making dangerous attempts to conquer Ukrainian territory and is building up its military potential at the Russian borders.