Russian Defense Analysts: U.S. Moves To Arm Ukraine Will Be Viewed As A Declaration Of War

Moscow Times: Russia Would See U.S. Moves to Arm Ukraine as Declaration of War

U.S. provision of military aid to Ukraine would be seen by Moscow as a declaration of war and spark a global escalation of Ukraine's separatist conflict, Russian defense analysts said.

WNU Editor: I would not necessary say a "declaration of war" .... but Moscow would view such direct American involvement as a "proxy war" with the U.S. .... and one in Moscow they would have to respond.

Update: Here's what 5 world leaders think about arming Ukraine -- NPR