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Kremlin: Europe's Drone Cooperation With Ukraine Shows Growing War Involvement

From The Straits Times · (6d ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Kremlin stated that European countries are increasingly involved in the Ukraine war, citing a Russian Defense Ministry warning about drone production sites.
  • Russia's Defense Ministry published a list of facilities in Europe and Israel allegedly manufacturing drones or components, which a former Russian official suggested could be targets.
  • A Kremlin spokesperson confirmed that these countries are becoming more directly involved in the conflict, without explicitly confirming or denying potential strikes on European targets.

The Kremlin has issued a stark warning to European nations, highlighting their escalating involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. Citing a detailed list of drone production facilities across the continent and in Britain, Russia's Defense Ministry has signaled that these sites could become legitimate targets. Former President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, amplified this message through a post on X, stating, "When strikes become a reality depends on what comes next. Sleep well, European partners!" This move underscores Russia's perception of growing direct participation by European countries in the war.

These countries are becoming increasingly directly involved in the conflict, in the war surrounding Ukraine.

— Dmitry PeskovKremlin spokesperson confirming European involvement in the Ukraine war.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that these nations are becoming "increasingly directly involved in the conflict, in the war surrounding Ukraine." While Peskov did not offer a direct 'yes' or 'no' when questioned about potential strikes on European targets, his statement, coupled with the Defense Ministry's publication and Medvedev's remarks, leaves little room for ambiguity regarding Russia's stance. The message is clear: actions perceived as direct involvement in the conflict will be met with a firm response. This escalation in rhetoric signals a potentially dangerous new phase in the ongoing confrontation.

When strikes become a reality depends on what comes next. Sleep well, European partners!

— Dmitry MedvedevFormer Russian President and deputy chair of Russia's Security Council, commenting on potential targets.
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