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Russia has accused the UK of “deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis”

BBC 18th Aug 2026

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.

August 20, 2026 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | UK, weapons and war