Russia warns Biden there will be 'consequences' if US sends Patriot defense missile systems to Ukraine

Russia warned the U.S. on Thursday that it risked escalating the war in Ukraine if it pushed ahead with plans to equip Kyiv with sophisticated air defense missile systems, warning Washington it would face 'consequences.'

Unnamed U.S. officials this week said the Pentagon was preparing to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine as Russia bombarded its power infrastructure from the air.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the U.S. had 'effectively become a party to the war.' 

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We've sent how much in money and materials to Ukraine and Russia's just now claiming we're a party to the war?