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What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?

Britain has supplied more militarily significant munitions to Kyiv before but there are political reasons for Moscow’s remarks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Burnham says he backs Ukraine 100% after Moscow’s threat over use of UK drones

The PM said ‘we are providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself’.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village

Ukrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones

The Independent UK · Aug 18

What Triggered Russia's Direct Warning to the UK After British Drones Hit Military Targets?

Russia warns the UK after British drones are reportedly used by Ukraine in strikes on Russian targets, accusing London of escalating the conflict and warning of potential consequences.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

At least 10 killed in Russian strike in northeast Ukraine's Kharkiv region, governor says

The Kharkiv region, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces, has been hit heavily since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Euronews · Aug 18

Belgian firefighters push to encircle ‘largest wildfire in a century’ – as it happened

The blaze charring peatland, pine trees and hiking trails grew over the weekend to half the size of Manhattan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Moscow threat of ‘consequences’ will not alter UK support for Ukraine, says Burnham

Prime minister responds to Russian anger over Kyiv’s use of British-made drones in ‘deep strike’ campaign

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

'We won't be bullied,' Britain tells Vladimir Putin after threat from London Embassy on Ukraine war

Russia’s Embassy in London has warned of ‘consequences’ over the UK’s support for Ukraine which is launching more long-range drone attacks

Evening Standard · Aug 18

War in Ukraine: At least 10 killed in Kharkiv, several wounded in Moscow drone attack

At least 10 people were killed and eight wounded in a strike on Pechenigy, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the local governor said Tuesday, as 620 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, Russian officials said, with several people wounded and buildings struck.

France 24 · Aug 18