Moscow cites risk of nuclear war as US, allies pledge more arms for Ukraine

The US convened its allies to pledge the heavy weapons Ukraine needs to achieve victory.

Russia accuses NATO of engaging in a proxy battle that created a serious risk of nuclear war as US convened its allies to pledge the heavy weapons Ukraine needs to achieve victory.

With Russian forces having been forced back from Kyiv and now attempting a new advance in Ukraine's east, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin welcomed officials from more than 40 countries to Ramstein, headquarters of U.S. air power in Europe.

"As we see this morning, nations from around the world stand united in our resolve to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia's imperial aggression," Austin said. "Ukraine clearly believes that