MOSCOW, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday it took a negative view of British defence contractor BAE Systems' (BAES.L) decision to establish itself in Ukraine, adding that any facilities producing weapons used against Russia would become targets for Moscow's military.
The move would not influence the course of conflict in Ukraine, or contribute to a reduction of hostilities, he said.
BAE Systems, Britain's biggest defence company, said on Thursday it had set up a unit in Ukraine and signed deals with the government to boost Kyiv's supplies of weapons and equipment.
BAE has made much of the equipment provided to Ukraine by Britain and other governments as it fends off Russia's invasion.
Western defence companies have been weighing opportunities to make weapons in Ukraine against the possible security risks, Reuters reported in June.
Persons:
Dmitry Peskov, Felix Light, Kevin Liffey, Clarence Fernandez
Organizations:
BAE Systems, BAE, Reuters, Thomson
Locations:
MOSCOW, Ukraine, Russia, Kyiv, Britain