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Kremlin enraged by British aid to Ukraine: 'Adding fuel to the fire'
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Kremlin enraged by British aid to Ukraine: 'Adding fuel to the fire'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Kremlin reacted angrily to Britain sharing classified information about SCALP cruise missiles with Ukraine.
  • Russia accused London of "adding fuel to the fire" and hindering peace talks.
  • Britain reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense, including potential domestic missile production.

The Kremlin has expressed strong condemnation following Britain's decision to share classified details about SCALP long-range cruise missiles with Ukraine. Moscow accused London of "adding fuel to the fire" and deliberately obstructing any progress toward a peace settlement.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv for his first foreign visit since taking office, signaling continued support for Ukraine. During his visit, he was expected to announce further British assistance aimed at bolstering Ukraine's capacity to produce long-range missiles domestically. Burnham stated that London would persist in supporting Ukraine despite "scandalous Russian threats."

Britain is involved in this war on the side of the Kyiv regime. Britain is methodically and systematically adding fuel to the fire and methodically and systematically is hatching plans to prevent even the slightest progress in the peace settlement process.

— Dmitry PeskovThe Kremlin spokesperson accused Britain of escalating the conflict and hindering peace talks.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov characterized Britain's actions as direct involvement in the conflict on Kyiv's side. He alleged that Britain is systematically escalating the situation and devising plans to impede peace negotiations. Peskov also indicated that the Russian military is gathering intelligence to identify and destroy potential missile production facilities in Ukraine.

Despite the scandalous Russian threats against my country, we will continue to support Ukraine's defense. I know you need more help to protect your skies and your citizens.

— Andy BurnhamThe British Prime Minister affirmed his country's commitment to supporting Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.

This exchange follows previous warnings from Moscow to London regarding "unspecified consequences" after reports surfaced of British-made drones being used in long-range strikes against targets within Russia. Moscow has accused London of increasing its involvement in the war. Burnham had previously affirmed Britain's "100%" commitment to supporting Ukraine in what he termed an "illegal war."

Separately, Peskov addressed the impact of attacks on Russian and Ukrainian ports and vessels on grain exports. He stated that measures are being identified and will be developed to ensure that all grain intended for export is transported promptly and in full, acknowledging that Russia has faced challenges with agricultural exports.

Measures have been identified and will be further developed, ensuring that all grain intended for export is transported in a timely and complete manner.

— Dmitry PeskovPeskov discussed Russia's measures to address challenges in grain exports following attacks on ports.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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