(MENAFN) According to Reuters, the United States has received warning from Russian officials Saturday that its arms deal to Ukraine acceptance will likely support Russia's use of force in eastern Ukraine.

The state-backed RIA news agency reported Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin to have cautioned that the direct weapon's supply during the clash urges Russia to employ a "force scenario."

Growing the contribution of the United States in the armed dispute and possibly increasing tensions with Russia, the Trump administration agreed on a sale of deadly weapons to Ukraine Wednesday.

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