The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.&nbsp;"Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying.&nbsp;

<h2>Washington is playing its 'Ukrainian card': Russian envoy</h2>

Antonov said that the Biden administration has put almost everything on the 'Ukrainian card'. They include — Antonov claimed further — Washington's own international authority, the money of American taxpayers, and the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.&nbsp;

"At this rate, the United States could go to absolute madness, like giving fighter jets to the republic," Antonov added.&nbsp;

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"Washington is de facto inciting its proteges to attack Russian regions. For us, there is no difference when we talk about a possible attack by Kiev criminals on the Zaporozhzhia&nbsp;or Bryansk regions, Crimea or the Smolensk region. All the lands that became part of Russia by the will of their inhabitants are our Motherland and we will defend it with all our might," the Russian diplomat warned.

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The Pentagon on Friday announced the expansion of its military aid to Ukraine. The latest tranche of Washington's military aid to Kyiv also includes Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB), a weapon with a range of around 150 kilometres. The Pentagon estimates suggest that the United States has spent over $29.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine since the launch of Russia's special military operation starting February 24 last year.

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The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.

The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday. "Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying. Washington is playing its 'Ukrainian card': Russian envoy Antonov said that the Biden administration has put almost everything on the 'Ukrainian card'. They include — Antonov claimed further — Washington's own international authority, the money of American taxpayers, and the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. "At this rate, the United States could go to absolute madness, like giving fighter jets to the republic," Antonov added. ALSO READ | US arms package for Ukraine includes longer-range rockets that will double Kyiv's strike range "Washington is de facto inciting its proteges to attack Russian regions. For us, there is no difference when we talk about a possible attack by Kiev criminals on the Zaporozhzhia or Bryansk regions, Crimea or the Smolensk region. All the lands that became part of Russia by the will of their inhabitants are our Motherland and we will defend it with all our might," the Russian diplomat warned. ALSO WATCH | UK to supply battle tanks to Ukraine amid Russian strikes × The Pentagon on Friday announced the expansion of its military aid to Ukraine. The latest tranche of Washington's military aid to Kyiv also includes Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB), a weapon with a range of around 150 kilometres. The Pentagon estimates suggest that the United States has spent over $29.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine since the launch of Russia's special military operation starting February 24 last year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Weapons supply to Ukraine shows US could go to absolute madness, says Russian ambassador

The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on entities and people in Russia and North Korea after Pyongyang's latest ICBM missile test.

The targeted persons and organizations are accused of "transferring sensitive items to North Korea's missile program," according to a State Department statement.

"These measures are part of our ongoing efforts to impede the DPRK's ability to advance its missile program and they highlight the negative role Russia plays on the world stage as a proliferator to programs of concern," the statement said, using the official acronym for North Korea.

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The new sanctions were quickly derided by Moscow's ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov, who said: "serial sanctions will not achieve their goals."

Thursday's launch was the first time Pyongyang had fired the country's most powerful missiles at full range since 2017, and it appears to have travelled higher and further than any previous intercontinental ballistic missile tested by the nuclear-armed nation.

Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test-firing of a "new type" of ICBM to boost his country's nuclear deterrent against the US "imperialists," North Korea's state media reported early Friday.

In response, the State Department said Washington has sanctioned the Russian entities called Ardis Group, PFK Profpodshipnik and Russian national Igor Aleksandrovich Michurin.

It also sanctioned North Korean citizen Ri Sung Chol and a North Korean entity called Second Academy of Natural Science Foreign Affairs Bureau.

The statement did not detail the specific allegations against these people and entities.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong late on Thursday to reaffirm Washington's alliance with Seoul.

The two top diplomats reiterated that the launch violated multiple UN Security Council resolutions, and "demonstrates the threat the DPRK's unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs pose to the DPRK's neighbors and the broader international community," State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a readout of the call.&nbsp;

For its part, the Russian embassy accused the United States of seeking to punish officials in Moscow because they hold a view that "does not correspond to the views of Washington."

"It is obvious that the next 'package' of anti-Russian sanctions is aimed at destroying the economy and undermining the domestic political situation in our country," Antonov posted on the embassy's Facebook page.

Last week, the US Treasury announced sanctions against two Russian individuals and three entities over their support for North Korea's weapons program.

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The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on entities and people in Russia and North Korea after Pyongyang's latest ICBM missile test. The targeted persons and organizations are accused of "transferring sensitive items to North Korea's missile program," according to a State Department statement.

The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on entities and people in Russia and North Korea after Pyongyang's latest ICBM missile test. The targeted persons and organizations are accused of "transferring sensitive items to North Korea's missile program," according to a State Department statement. "These measures are part of our ongoing efforts to impede the DPRK's ability to advance its missile program and they highlight the negative role Russia plays on the world stage as a proliferator to programs of concern," the statement said, using the official acronym for North Korea. Also read | North Korea tests banned intercontinental missile that lands in Japan's exclusive economic zone The new sanctions were quickly derided by Moscow's ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov, who said: "serial sanctions will not achieve their goals." Thursday's launch was the first time Pyongyang had fired the country's most powerful missiles at full range since 2017, and it appears to have travelled higher and further than any previous intercontinental ballistic missile tested by the nuclear-armed nation. Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test-firing of a "new type" of ICBM to boost his country's nuclear deterrent against the US "imperialists," North Korea's state media reported early Friday. In response, the State Department said Washington has sanctioned the Russian entities called Ardis Group, PFK Profpodshipnik and Russian national Igor Aleksandrovich Michurin. It also sanctioned North Korean citizen Ri Sung Chol and a North Korean entity called Second Academy of Natural Science Foreign Affairs Bureau. The statement did not detail the specific allegations against these people and entities. Also read | North Korea fires multiple rocket launcher, says South Korean military Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong late on Thursday to reaffirm Washington's alliance with Seoul. The two top diplomats reiterated that the launch violated multiple UN Security Council resolutions, and "demonstrates the threat the DPRK's unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs pose to the DPRK's neighbors and the broader international community," State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a readout of the call. For its part, the Russian embassy accused the United States of seeking to punish officials in Moscow because they hold a view that "does not correspond to the views of Washington." "It is obvious that the next 'package' of anti-Russian sanctions is aimed at destroying the economy and undermining the domestic political situation in our country," Antonov posted on the embassy's Facebook page. Last week, the US Treasury announced sanctions against two Russian individuals and three entities over their support for North Korea's weapons program. Watch | Tensions spike in the Korean peninsula after North Korea fires multiple rocket launchers

US announces new sanctions after North Korea's ICBM test

Russia's ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov arrived in Moscow on Sunday after being recalled for emergency consultations over the worst crisis in relations with the United States in years.

Moscow recalls its envoy to US for emergency consultation after 'killer' row

Russia's ambassador to the United States landed in Moscow on Sunday after being recalled for emergency consultations over the worst crisis in relations with the United States in years.&nbsp;

US President Joe Biden on television earlier this week called the Russian leader a 'killer' spurring a terse quip from Vladimir Putin who responded that, 'it takes one to know one'.&nbsp;

The exchange pushed diplomatic relations to a new low even after Moscow's ties with Washington were already at rock bottom over election meddling allegations and the Kremlin's decision to jail opposition figure Alexei Navalny.&nbsp;

Russia's envoy to the United States Anatoly Antonov landed at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport Sunday morning, Russian news agencies reported, after he was recalled last week over the spat. &nbsp;

Before takeoff in New York, he told agencies he would stay in Moscow 'as along as necessary' and that several meetings were scheduled.&nbsp;

"The Russian side has always stressed that we are interested in the development of Russian-American relations to the same extent as our American colleagues are," he was quoted as saying by TASS.&nbsp;

Moscow, which rarely returns ambassadors, last summoned its envoy in the US in 1998 over a Western bombing campaign in Iraq.&nbsp;

In 2014, after the US said Russia would face repercussions for annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, Putin held back on recalling Moscow's envoy, describing the measure as a 'last resort'. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Russia's ambassador to the United States landed in Moscow on Sunday after being recalled for emergency consultations over the worst crisis in relations with the United States in years.

Russia's ambassador to the United States landed in Moscow on Sunday after being recalled for emergency consultations over the worst crisis in relations with the United States in years. US President Joe Biden on television earlier this week called the Russian leader a 'killer' spurring a terse quip from Vladimir Putin who responded that, 'it takes one to know one'. The exchange pushed diplomatic relations to a new low even after Moscow's ties with Washington were already at rock bottom over election meddling allegations and the Kremlin's decision to jail opposition figure Alexei Navalny. Russia's envoy to the United States Anatoly Antonov landed at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport Sunday morning, Russian news agencies reported, after he was recalled last week over the spat. Before takeoff in New York, he told agencies he would stay in Moscow 'as along as necessary' and that several meetings were scheduled. "The Russian side has always stressed that we are interested in the development of Russian-American relations to the same extent as our American colleagues are," he was quoted as saying by TASS. Moscow, which rarely returns ambassadors, last summoned its envoy in the US in 1998 over a Western bombing campaign in Iraq. In 2014, after the US said Russia would face repercussions for annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, Putin held back on recalling Moscow's envoy, describing the measure as a 'last resort'. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's US envoy Anatoly Antonov returns to Moscow after 'killer' row 

Syria's ally Russia today warned of "consequences" after US-led strikes on the country in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-uk-and-france-launch-combined-strikes-on-syria-chemical-sites-130326"> response to a suspected chemical attack</a>.

In a statement, Russia's ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, said that Russia was being threatened and that it had warned that such action "would not be left without consequences".

He also said that "insulting the President of Russia was "unacceptable and inadmissible".

"The worst apprehensions have come true. Our warnings have been left unheard. A predesigned scenario has been implemented. Again, we are being threatened. We warned that such action will not be left without consequences. All responsibility for them rests with Washington, London and Paris. Insulting the President of Russia is unacceptable and inadmissible. The US -- the possessor of the biggest arsenal of chemical weapons -- has no moral right to blame other countries," the Russian envoy said in the statement. 
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US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered precision strikes targeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons capabilities after a weekend poison gas attack that killed at least 60 people on April 7.

The operation was backed by France and Britain. 
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In a statement, Russia's ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, said that Russia was being threatened and that it had warned that such action 'would not be left without consequences'

Syria's ally Russia today warned of "consequences" after US-led strikes on the country in response to a suspected chemical attack. In a statement, Russia's ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, said that Russia was being threatened and that it had warned that such action "would not be left without consequences". He also said that "insulting the President of Russia was "unacceptable and inadmissible". "The worst apprehensions have come true. Our warnings have been left unheard. A predesigned scenario has been implemented. Again, we are being threatened. We warned that such action will not be left without consequences. All responsibility for them rests with Washington, London and Paris. Insulting the President of Russia is unacceptable and inadmissible. The US -- the possessor of the biggest arsenal of chemical weapons -- has no moral right to blame other countries," the Russian envoy said in the statement. Statement by the Ambassador Antonov on the strikes on #Syria: A pre-designed scenario is being implemented. Again, we are being threatened. We warned that such actions will not be left without consequences. All responsibility for them rests with Washington, London and Paris. pic.twitter.com/QEmWEffUzx — Russia in USA ?? (@RusEmbUSA) April 14, 2018 × US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered precision strikes targeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons capabilities after a weekend poison gas attack that killed at least 60 people on April 7. The operation was backed by France and Britain.

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Weapons supply to Ukraine shows US could go to absolute madness, says Russian ambassador

US announces new sanctions after North Korea's ICBM test

Moscow recalls its envoy to US for emergency consultation after 'killer' row

Russia's US envoy Anatoly Antonov returns to Moscow after 'killer' row

Action will not be left without consequences: Russia on Syria strikes