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Russia warns UK of 'consequences' over Ukraine drone support

From Al Jazeera · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia warned the UK of "consequences" for supplying drones to Ukraine used in attacks on Russian territory.
  • The Russian embassy accused London of escalating the Ukraine crisis and acting as an accomplice to "bloody crimes."
  • The warning follows reports of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian targets, with some drones reportedly produced by British companies.

Russia has issued a stark warning to the United Kingdom, threatening "consequences" for its role in supplying drones to Ukraine. These drones have allegedly been used in long-range attacks inside Russian territory, prompting Moscow's strong condemnation.

London’s actions will inevitably carry consequences for which ⁠it will have to answer.

— Russian embassy in LondonIssued in a statement warning the UK of repercussions for supplying drones to Ukraine.

The Russian embassy in London stated that London's actions "will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have to answer." It further accused the UK of deliberately escalating the Ukraine crisis while hypocritically professing a desire for peace, labeling Britain an "accomplice and co-perpetrator of the bloody crimes and terrorist attacks."

This escalation in rhetoric follows reports that Ukraine has deployed long-range drones against key Russian targets, including oil refineries and logistics facilities. Investigations by The Times newspaper suggest that drones manufactured by two British companies have been involved in these attacks. Moscow has previously cautioned Western allies against providing long-range weaponry, viewing it as an escalation.

The deeper its involvement in the conflict and the greater its support for Kiev’s terrorist machinery, the higher the price it will pay.

— Russian embassy in LondonFurther elaborating on the potential consequences for the UK's support of Ukraine.

Despite Russia's threats, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine. "This is the UK doing what it has long said it would do, which is to support Ukraine 100 percent against this illegal war led by Vladimir Putin," Burnham stated, emphasizing that the UK provides support for Ukraine's self-defense.

London is deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis, while hypocritically professing a desire for peace.

— Russian embassy in LondonAccusing the UK of hypocrisy regarding its stance on the Ukraine conflict.

Former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Fedorov suggested that "consequences" could potentially include direct attacks on the UK, speculating that some military experts believe NATO might not respond forcefully to such actions. Meanwhile, Moscow reported intercepting numerous drones aimed at the capital.

In doing so, the United Kingdom is acting as an accomplice and co-perpetrator of the bloody crimes and terrorist attacks.

— Russian embassy in LondonDescribing the UK's role in the conflict.
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Originally published by Al Jazeera in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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