Nebenzia: Israel's supplies of Patriot systems to Ukraine could have consequences

Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia warned of "political consequences" if Israel supplies Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.

"I think that the decision that may be taken in this regard may have certain political consequences," Nebenzia said at a press conference dedicated to Russia's assumption of the presidency of the UN Security Council this month, on Monday.

Nebenzia added that weapons sent to Ukraine will be destroyed, regardless of who supplies them to Kiev.

The British newspaper, Financial Times, reported that officials from the United States, Israel and Ukraine are holding discussions about delivering up to 8 Patriot air defense systems, owned by Israel, to Ukraine.

It is worth noting that Israel has not provided weapons to Ukraine so far, and has only been sending humanitarian aid.