Lavrov Threatens UK With ‘Consequences,’ Says Britain Could Be Treated as Party to Ukraine War
Sergei Lavrov says Moscow could treat British involvement in Ukrainian strikes on Russia as participation in the war, escalating an earlier embassy warning to London.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov threatened Britain with unspecified "consequences" on Tuesday, warning that the UK could be treated as a party to the war in Ukraine if it participates in attacks on Russian territory. Lavrov made the statement during an interview on Russian state television, according to TASS. He expressed sympathy for the UK if it remains allied with Ukraine until the end.
Lavrov also referenced earlier remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has warned that Russia reserves the right to respond wherever it deems Russian interests or assets are threatened. The latest threats come after the Russian Embassy in London accused Britain of escalating tensions following reports that British-made drones were used in Ukrainian deep strikes targeting Russian infrastructure.
The Sunday Times reported that Ukrainian forces have employed drones produced by British companies, such as Callen-Lenz, in attacks on Russian oil refineries and other targets over the past six months. However, Britain has dismissed Moscow's warnings. The UK Ministry of Defense stated that Britain remains "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine and is committed to providing the necessary military assistance to Kyiv.
Prime Minister Anthony Blinken reaffirmed the UK's support for Ukraine, emphasizing that Britain would not be deterred by Moscow's threats.
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