Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has told his US counterpart Marco Rubio that continued Western weapons deliveries to Ukraine are unacceptable to Moscow, according to media reports. The message underscores how military support for Kyiv remains one of the sharpest points of conflict between Russia and the West.
Lavrov's position reflects Russia's broader opposition to outside arms assistance for Ukraine. For Moscow, the flow of weapons from Western countries is still viewed as a direct obstacle to its interests and a major factor in the ongoing confrontation around Ukraine.
The exchange also highlights that Ukraine remains central to contacts between Russia and the United States. Even when diplomatic communication continues, the issue of military aid appears to leave little room for convergence between the two sides.
With both Moscow and Western governments holding firm to opposing views, weapons support for Ukraine is likely to remain a key source of tension in any future diplomatic engagement involving Russia and the United States.
