Ryabkov called the transfer of shells with depleted uranium to Kyiv a criminal act

The US decision to transfer depleted uranium shells to Kyiv is a criminal act. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov.

“This is not just an escalatory move, but it is a reflection of Washington’s outrageous disregard for the environmental impact of using this type of munition in a war zone. <...> This is, in fact, a criminal act, I can’t give another assessment, ”he said (quote according to TASS).

Ryabkov said that Washington “doesn’t care at all”, since such ammunition will be used “not on their territories.” “It is clear that they do not care who will breathe it in, where it will settle and what consequences it will lead to for those who are fighting right now, and what will happen to the generations that will live on this land,” the deputy minister concluded.

September 6 Pentagon announced on the transfer of shells with depleted uranium for Abrams tanks to Ukraine. They will become part of the 46th $175 million aid package to Ukraine, which will also include ammunition for HIMARS, equipment to support Ukrainian air defense systems, 155 and 105 mm artillery shells, Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems, etc.

At the White House declaredthat the shells do not pose a radioactive threat. At the UN spoke against the use of depleted uranium projectiles “anywhere in the world”.

The Kremlin, commenting on the US plans to continue providing assistance to Ukraine, said that this would not affect the course of the special operation. Russian President Vladimir Putin before warnedthat Moscow will be forced to respond to the supply of shells with depleted uranium to Ukraine. According to him, this decision demonstrates the willingness of the West to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian, not in words but in deeds.