politics
Russia says it could hit UK military targets over supply of missile technology to Ukraine
Russia has warned the UK and France that they were “playing with fire” by supplying missile technology to Ukraine, saying Moscow would retaliate by striking British military sites in Ukraine and elsewhere, according to Russian media.
TL;DR
- Russia warns UK and France against supplying missile technology to Ukraine, threatening retaliation against British military sites.
- Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova states the UK and France bear direct responsibility for any Ukrainian attacks.
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