Ukraine: Russia threatens UK, France over nuclear weapons supply

World News Ukraine: Russia threatens UK, France over nuclear weapons supply Published on February 25, 2026 By Wale Odunsi googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Russia has vowed to take retaliatory actions if Ukraine strikes any part of its territory with nuclear arms purportedly from the United Kingdom and France. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, SVR, claimed on Tuesday that the British and French authorities plan to “disguise the transfer of nuclear weapons to Kyiv as Ukraine’s own development.” The SVR alleged that the strategy was to first transfer a dirty bomb, with serious consideration being given to full-fledged nuclear weapons, including delivery systems. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Russian Security Council’s deputy head, Dmitry Medvedev, said the delivery of nuclear technology by London and Paris to Kyiv would be a significant escalation. Medvedev noted that in such a scenario, “Russia will have to use any type of weapon, including non-strategic nuclear weapons” against targets in Ukraine that pose a threat. “The supplier countries that become complicit in a nuclear conflict with Russia” could be affected by “the symmetrical response,” the president from 2008 to 2012 wrote on the Max messenger app. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the reported supply would contravene the non-proliferation regime and “is a blatant violation of all norms and principles and relevant acts of international law.” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova restated Moscow’s unwavering opposition to any attempts by Ukraine to change its non-nuclear status or obtain nuclear weapons. The diplomat accused “certain European leaders” of stoking the “West-provoked confrontation” surrounding the Ukrainian crisis, warning of the risks of military conflict between nuclear powers and “potential catastrophic consequences.” Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Heorhii Tykhyi, told Reuters that Russian officials are “known for their impressive record of lies,” urging the international community to “reject and condemn Russia’s dirty information bombs.” On Tuesday, leaders of the G7 and the Europe-led Coalition of the Willing reiterated support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion, a conflict that started with Crimea’s annexation in 2014. At this week’s United Nations General Assembly’s 11th Emergency Special Session on Ukraine, the UK reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the nation’s independence, security, and sovereignty. According to Minister of State for Europe, Steven Doughty, Britain’s recent signing of a 100-year partnership with Ukraine proves that the UK’s assistance “is practical and sustained.” “The consequences of this invasion reach far beyond Europe,” the MP remarked. “If we turn away from the laws that uphold the international system, the consequences will be graver still for all of us.” Don't Miss Germany’s Merz meets Xi in China after visits by Carney, Starmer You may like G7, Europe restate Ukraine backing as Russia’s war enters fifth year Russian invasion: Ukraine’s reconstruction cost hits $588 billion Ukraine: Russia cautions South Korea on NATO arms purchase ‘I was fooled’ – Nigerian man, Balogun declared dead fighting for Russia found alive in Ukraine Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with rare toxin – UK, allies Russia, Burkina Faso sign several agreements in Moscow

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