The Russian Embassy in Washington, in a statement issued last night, replied that more US-supplied weapons can only have the effect of prolonging the conflict. “The United States is ready to supply Ukrainians with anything, any, the most dangerous materiel just to give them an opportunity to somehow keep the failed “counter-offensive” afloat. The Ukrainian armed forces have not achieved their objectives, having suffered huge losses in manpower and equipment. This fact is acknowledged by the majority of local experts,” the statement said. “We urge Washington to realize the futility of the non-stop transfer of aid packages to the Kiev regime. The West’s efforts cannot change the situation on the ground. Instead, they will lead to a further prolongation of the conflict as well as to new casualties and destruction. The special military operation will continue until the stated objectives have been fully achieved.”