NATO is ‘hostile’ to Russia, says Kremlin

The Kremlin says NATO demonstrates its hostility towards Russia daily and is becoming increasingly involved in the conflict.

“NATO is an organisation which is hostile to us and which proves this hostility every day,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

“It is trying its best to make its involvement in the conflict around Ukraine as clear as possible,” Peskov said.

Russia says weapons supplies to Ukraine by NATO countries are dragging out the conflict and raising the possibility of a further escalation.

The Ukrainian government and the West say deliveries of weapons are crucial in helping Ukraine defend itself.