# Russia demands US, Turkey answers over possible Ukraine arms transfer 2026-08-15T16:46:52+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Russia has demanded explanations from the United States and Turkey over reports that Ankara may transfer a substantial arsenal of US weapons to Ukraine. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that such a move would cause serious harm to bilateral relations with both Washington and Ankara. The demand comes as Ukraine intensifies long-range strikes deep inside Russia. Ukrainian forces hit the Samara Progress Center, a Roscosmos-linked facility, and the Savasleyka airbase, about 900 km from the border. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Flamingo missiles were used. Russian officials confirmed damage and injuries. Russia claimed it intercepted 598 drones across 19 regions. In southeastern Ukraine, a Russian strike on an apartment block killed an infant and wounded 11. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Maria Zakharova, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/russia-demands-us-turkey-answers-over-possible-ukraine-arms-transfer/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/russia-demands-us-turkey-answers-over-possible-ukraine-arms-transfer/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.