Russia vows to target arms convoys being shipped from the West to Ukraine

RUSSIA has vowed to target arms convoys being shipped from the West to Ukraine. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned that the shipments were now “legitimate targets” for Putin’s forces. ReutersRussia has warned US weapon shipments to Ukraine could be targeted[/caption] The comments are the most menacing yet by Russia and sparked fresh fears the conflict could spread beyond Ukraine’s borders. He said: “Pumping ­weapons from a number of countries it (the US) orchestrates isn’t just a dangerous move, it’s an action that makes those convoys legitimate targets.” Downing Street issued a stern response last night. A No.10 source said: “The Prime Minister has been clear that we can’t stand back and watch Russia destroy a sovereign country, while making threats. “The UK is proud to be part of a broad group of international partners who are focused on ensuring the Ukrainian people can defend themselves from aggression.” A Ministry of Defence report revealed that Putin had reinforced his forces with 16,000 battle-hardened mercenaries from Syria. READ MORE ON UKRAINE And footage emerged of a Russian tank being blown apart in a missile ambush — one of more than 360 captured or destroyed by Ukrainian forces. Speaking as Russian forces tightened their noose around Kyiv, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his heroic forces. Most read in The Sun 'my love' Tamzin Outhwaite reveals daughter cries for dad as she pays tribute to partner HAL OVER Man City ‘AGREE £100m transfer with Haaland’ as strike sensation choses Etihad TOM'S BATTLE The Wanted's Tom Parker is so weak he’s using a wheelchair, reveals Max George HARRY'S PHIL SNUB Harry WON'T return to UK for Prince Philip's service after row over security soap duds EastEnders treats extras like third-class citizens- we eat last and stand in rain YOU'RE KIDDING I’m a nursery worker – there’s a phone call we HATE making to parents He said: “Russia will have to raze the city to the ground to take it.” He said he would hold talks with President Vladimir Putin but only on condition of a ceasefire. It came as video emerged of the mayor Russian-occupied Melitopol being hooded and dragged by soldiers from his office in the city. Ukrainian intelligence chiefs claimed Russian troops had fired on a convoy evacuating women and children from the war-hit village of Peremoha. A cancer hospital in the city of Mykolaiv was also shelled, three days after images of a maternity hospital being targeted sparked worldwide revulsion. Meanwhile, sanctioned Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, 55, is said to be in a romance with an actress whose family hail from Ukraine. Reports in Moscow claim the outcast oligarch is besotted with Alexandra Korendyuk, 26. Government officials have handed a lifeline to Chelsea by allowing them access to more than £100million of TV and prize money in a bid to keep the club alive. The Sun on Sunday can also reveal that American private equity tycoon Antony Ressler, 62, is considering backing the £2bllion deal to buy the Premiership club. Read More on The Sun He is the owner of US basketball team Atlanta Hawks and runs private equity group Ares. A source close to the company said: “The situation is a very interesting one, and as Ares has such a strong record in sports ­partnerships, we might be quite a natural partner for bidders.” Help those fleeing conflict with The Sun’s Ukraine Fund PICTURES of women and children fleeing the horror of Ukraine’s devastated towns and cities have moved Sun readers to tears. Many of you want to help the five million caught in the chaos — and now you can, by donating to The Sun’s Ukraine Fund. Give as little as £3 or as much as you can afford and every penny will be donated to the Red Cross on the ground helping women, children, the old, the infirm and the wounded. Donate here to help The Sun’s fund Or text to 70141 from UK mobiles £3 — text SUN£3£5 — text SUN£5£10 — text SUN£10 Texts cost your chosen donation amount (e.g. £5) +1 standard message (we receive 100%). For full T&Cs visit redcross.org.uk/mobile The Ukraine Crisis Appeal will support people in areas currently affected and those potentially affected in the future by the crisis. In the unlikely event that the British Red Cross raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help them prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters anywhere in the world. For more information visit https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disaster-fund GettyUkraine’s troops are gearing up to defend Kyiv from Russian invaders[/caption] AFPPutin says Russia will target shipments of weapons heading to Ukraine[/caption] AFPBoris Johnson says the UK is proud to be able to help Ukraine defend itself[/caption]