“Supplies by the United States and its allies of military products not only entail a prolongation of bloodshed and new victims, but also increase the danger of a direct military clash between Russia and Western countries,” Antonov was quoted as saying by the Telegram channel of the Russian diplomatic mission in Washington.

He noted that Washington's decision fixes the United States as a participant in the conflict.

The Ambassador urged the United States to stop committing provocative actions that threaten with serious consequences.

On October 4, US President Joe Biden announced the provision of a new tranche of $625 million to Ukraine.

The new military assistance package includes four HIMARS MLRS, 32 howitzers and 200 armored vehicles, as well as tens of thousands of shells and mines.