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Russian Foreign Ministry Appeals to Ukrainian Troops: Resist Kiev Regime or Surrender
Russian Foreign Ministry Appeals to Ukrainian Troops: Resist Kiev Regime or Surrender
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Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has advised soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to either turn their weapons against the Kiev regime or surrender. The diplomat's comment was published on the ministry's official website.
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"We strongly recommend Ukrainian servicemen who are convinced of the criminal nature of the bandit junta that has seized their country to either turn their weapons against it or surrender to our forces," the official noted.Zakharova also emphasized that in such cases, the humane and dignified treatment of Ukrainian military personnel will be ensured.She also stressed that the criminal Kiev regime continues to shell Russian cities and villages with NATO weapons, including with banned cluster munitions. These actions result in civilian casualties, including children.In early July, the US government announced it would send hundreds of thousands of cluster bombs to Ukraine to aid its struggling counteroffensive. The munitions, fired from howitzers, are intended to bolster Ukrainian forces. The move came after significant losses, including more than 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers and more than 4,900 military vehicles.The US pre-positioned these weapons prior to the announcement, and their use began shortly thereafter. These cluster bombs, similar to depleted uranium shells in Ukraine's tanks, pose the risk of widespread unexploded bomblets, leaving areas dangerous for years. The US and its allies have provided nearly $100 billion in support since February 2022 as Ukrainian forces face Russian superiority, raising concerns about waning Western interest in the ongoing conflict.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Appeals to Ukrainian Troops: Resist Kiev Regime or Surrender
Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has advised soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to either turn their weapons against the Kiev regime or surrender. The diplomat's comment was published on the ministry's official website.
"We strongly recommend
Ukrainian servicemen who are convinced of the
criminal nature of the bandit junta that has seized their country to either turn their weapons against it or surrender to our forces," the official noted.
Zakharova also emphasized that in such cases, the humane and dignified treatment of Ukrainian military personnel will be ensured.
16 August 2023, 12:04 GMT
She also stressed that the criminal Kiev regime continues to shell Russian cities and villages with
NATO weapons, including with banned
cluster munitions. These actions result in civilian casualties, including children.
In early July, the
US government announced it would send hundreds of thousands of cluster bombs to Ukraine to aid its struggling counteroffensive. The munitions, fired from howitzers, are intended to bolster Ukrainian forces. The move came after significant losses, including more than 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers and more than 4,900 military vehicles.
The US pre-positioned these weapons prior to the announcement, and their use began shortly thereafter. These
cluster bombs, similar to depleted uranium shells in Ukraine's tanks, pose the risk of widespread unexploded bomblets, leaving areas
dangerous for years. The US and its allies have provided nearly
$100 billion in support since February 2022 as Ukrainian forces face
Russian superiority, raising concerns about waning Western interest in the ongoing conflict.
