The first reaction of the Russians: The consequences will be unimaginable

The first reaction of the Russians: The consequences will be unimaginable

He said that the provocative actions of the US will inevitably lead to escalation, the consequences of which cannot even be imagined.

"Despite our warnings, the Patriot air defense system will be sent to Kyiv. However, the country does not have experts to work with them. It's a question if they will sent U.S. specialists or citizens of another NATO country. They do not understand that our army is systematically destroying Western weapons. I think everyone perfectly understands what fate can await the personnel who fill these complexes on the territory of Ukraine," Antonov said, as reported by TASS agency.

He pointed out that Russia has repeatedly appealed for the use of, as he said, common sense at all levels.

Antonov emphasized that the US administration is throwing great resources and opportunities at the insane idea of "victory over the Russians on the battlefield."

As he said, during Zelensky's visit to the USA, it was essentially announced that the proxy war against Russia should continue, until "full victory".

Antonov also assessed that the visit of the Ukrainian president to the USA proves that Washington's conciliatory statements that it does not want a confrontation with Russia are just empty words.

"The Hollywood-style trip of the head of the Kyiv regime to Washington confirmed that the conciliatory statements of the administration about the absence of the intention to start a confrontation with Russia are just empty words. What was basically announced with applause and sarcastic smiles, is the need to continue the proxy war against our country. Until the complete victory over us," said Antonov.

He added that Russia will insist on participating in a "comprehensive and transparent" investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines and will not allow the truth about what happened to be "swept under the carpet."