Russia Warns of ‘Fatal Consequences’

The Kremlin warns the U.S. could face “fatal consequences” if it ignores Moscow’s warnings that Ukraine should not use weapons provided by Washington to attack Russia. | Pool photo by Valeriy Sharifulin via AFP/Getty Images

The Kremlin warned the United States Monday that it could face “fatal consequences” if it allows Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons against targets inside Russia. 

The warning comes after the White House authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons to defend the city of Kharkiv, near the Russian border.

A Russian official emphasized that Putin’s warning shouldn’t be taken lightly“They underestimate the seriousness of the rebuff they may receive.”