Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said countries that manufacture weapons and supply them to Kiev should bear responsibility for the consequences of their use. In his view, such states can be regarded as accomplices to terrorism.

Miroshnik argued that a country can no longer be considered neutral once it allows supplies, including goods intended for military formations, to pass through its territory. He said such involvement makes that state a participant in the process rather than an outside observer.

He added that European support for Ukraine goes beyond deliveries of weapons and military equipment. According to Miroshnik, Western countries are also involved in training Ukrainian servicemen and establishing joint defense enterprises, which he sees as evidence of direct involvement in the conflict.

The diplomat also said weapons supplied to Kiev are used in strikes that result in civilian deaths. On that basis, he argued that supplier countries share responsibility for the actions of the Kiev authorities and should be held accountable for the consequences.

NATO members have repeatedly formed separate coalitions to support Ukraine, including programs focused on weapons and military equipment. In February 2024, the Czech Republic launched an initiative to purchase large-caliber artillery shells for Ukrainian forces from third countries, an effort later backed by around 20 states.

The Netherlands, the United States and Germany also agreed to establish an air defense coalition, while Britain and Latvia launched a drone coalition. In April 2025, Berlin announced the creation of an electronic warfare coalition involving ten European countries.