Russia's Lavrov: US 'Directly at War' with Moscow, Accuses West of Fighting in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the United States is "directly at war" with Moscow due to its continued support for Ukraine, which has received over $100 billion in aid packages since Russia's invasion began. Lavrov referred to the conflict as a hybrid war and accused the US of using Ukrainians as "fodder." The US recently pledged an additional $600 million in aid, including ammunition and tank rounds, as Ukrainian troops struggle against Russia's military. The US has also imposed sanctions on Russian elites and institutions, impacting Russia's economy.