Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
Russia has accused the UK of escalating the Ukraine conflict after confirming that British-made drones were used in strikes against Russian military and industrial targets. The UK Ministry of Defence maintains its commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense against the ongoing invasion.
Why it matters
This marks a significant diplomatic escalation between the UK and Russia, raising concerns about the potential for direct conflict or retaliatory measures.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Smoke rises above a Wildberries facility following a reported Ukrainian drone strike at the Koledino Industrial Park near Podolsk in Russia on Sunday
Russia has accused the UK of "deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis" following confirmation that British-made drones had been used in strikes on targets in Russia.
"In doing so, the United Kingdom is acting as an accomplice and co-perpetrator of the bloody crimes and terrorist attacks," the Russian Embassy to the UK wrote in a statement.
"London's actions will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have to answer," it said, adding that the deeper its involvement in the conflict, "the higher the price it will pay".
In response, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) told BBC News that Britain stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
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