Russia threatens UK with strikes if provides Ukraine with missiles

Key Points:

• Russia warned it may target British military sites inside and outside Ukraine if Kyiv uses British long-range cruise missiles against deep Russian territory, following accusations of Ukrainian strikes with British Storm Shadow missiles in Donetsk.
• Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused Britain of nearing legal complicity in civilian-targeted "terrorism" and warned of catastrophic consequences if the UK does not change its aggressive stance.
• British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Ukraine, reaffirming UK support and announcing potential release of classified info on British components in SCALP missiles to aid Ukrainian assembly efforts; the UK Ministry of Defense emphasized its commitment to helping Ukraine defend itself.
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused the UK of actively participating in the war and escalating the conflict, while Russia previously threatened Britain following reports of British-made drones used in strikes inside Russia.
• Amid escalating tensions, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service head met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow, describing the meeting as routine, while former US President Donald Trump downplayed fears of a broader war involving NATO.