Russia-Ukraine war: Russia accuses US-funded labs of developing bio-weapons
Moscow, April 13: US-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine were engaged in developing components of biological weapons, said Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev.
"It is impossible not to mention the activities conducted by the United States and its allies near the Russian borders," Medvedev said, adding that such activities were not aimed at searching for effective means of protection against dangerous diseases or cooperating with the international community.
"Work there was carried out behind closed doors. In fact, components of biological weapons were developed and pathogenic microorganisms were studied that have posed a threat to all mankind," Medvedev added.
"Therefore, we consider such activities as a whole absolutely unacceptable both in Ukraine and other countries surrounding us," he added, saying that such activities should be transparent and under control.
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Meanwhile, South Korea has announced that it intends to send additional non-lethal military aid worth 2 billion won ($1.6 million) to Ukraine in April amid Russia's special military operation therein.
According to reports, the new aid package will include bulletproof vests, helmets, medicines and dry rations. The deliveries are likely to start from next week, with the items expected to be sent to Europe by civil flights.
"For starters, the consideration of sending additional military goods aid has been completed. Negotiations are underway between the countries. We will soon be able to send them [military goods]," a South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman informed.
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