Russia « will be forced » to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine if Britain arms the country with nukes, Putin’s top crony has warned. Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president, said: « The information about France and Britain’s intention to transfer nuclear technology to the Kyiv Nazi regime radically changes the situation…
« This is a direct transfer of nuclear weapons to a country at war. There can be no doubt that, given such a development, Russia will be forced to use any nuclear weapons against targets in Ukraine that pose a threat to our country.
« And, if necessary, against supplier countries that become complicit in a nuclear conflict with Russia. »
Putin also directly addressed the nuclear claims by saying that « the enemy doesn’t hesitate to use any means. »
Downing Street has vehemently denied the claims, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer‘s official spokesman describing them as « a clear attempt by Vladimir Putin to distract from peace. »
The warning was issued in a bid to justify Russia’s war against Ukraine, which marks its fourth year today (February 24).
Earlier today, Sir Keir Starmer vowed the UK will stand by Ukraine for « as long as it takes », despite the war entering its fourth year.
He said: « This is not a remote conflict a long way away from the United Kingdom.
« It’s about our values of freedom, democracy and the right of a country to decide for itself what it does, which is about democracy and sovereignty.
« And how and when this conflict ends is going to affect everybody in the United Kingdom for a very long time, which is why it is so important we make sure that peace is lasting.
« It is Putin who is standing in the way. »
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