Russia's president has promised to "respond" to the UK's plan of sending ammunition to forces in Ukraine as they continue to defend against the year-long invasion of their territory.
Vladimir Putin responded to the news that some of the ammunition being sent to Ukraine includes armour-piercing rounds that contain depleted uranium. The Mirror reports that he has ambiguously warned of a Russian 'response' if any weapons containing nuclear components are supplied to Kyiv.
Speaking after a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jingping, Mr Putin – subject to an international arrest warrant – said: "The United Kingdom...announced not only the supply of tanks to Ukraine, but also shells with depleted uranium. If this happens, Russia will be forced to respond accordingly, given that the West collectively is already beginning to use weapons with a nuclear component."
