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strikeAug 15, 2026

Russia threatens 'serious damage' to relations with US, Turkey over weapons shipment to Ukraine

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Russia threatens 'serious damage' to relations with US, Turkey over weapons shipment to Ukraine The Kremlin has contacted officials in Washington and Ankara with concerns regarding an upcoming transfer of arms to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Aug. 15.

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    Russia threatens 'serious damage' to relations with US, Turkey over weapons shipment to Ukraine The Kremlin has contacted officials in Washington and Ankara with concerns regarding an upcoming transfer of arms to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said…

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