Russia describes Ukraine as a "testing ground" for the West and considers arms supplies an obstacle to a settlement

Miroshnik said in an interview with the "Novosti" agency: "Ukraine is an international testing ground, in which everything is used, from terrorist methods to technological achievements that are brought and used in actual combat conditions."

He added that this is what makes the West consider Ukraine a valuable resource, noting that "Ukraine represents a very valuable gain for the West as a testing ground in which the results of the development of defense industries can be used."

Russia considers that arms supplies to Ukraine hinder the settlement, directly involves NATO countries in the conflict, and constitutes "playing with fire." The Kremlin has confirmed that supplying Ukraine with weapons by the West does not serve the negotiations and will have a negative impact.