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How credible is Russia’s threat against UK? - The Latest

The Guardian UK Tuesday 18 August 2026, 16:13 UTC By Presented by Annie Kelly with Luke Harding ; produced by Annie La Vespa and Bryony Moore ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin 1 min read
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Russia has threatened the UK with ‘consequences’ after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. The Ministry of Defence has rebuffed these threats, saying the UK is ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’. Annie Kelly speaks to senior international correspondent Luke HardingLuke’s new book Betrayal: Trump, Putin and the New Age of Conquest will be published next week...

Russia has threatened the UK with ‘consequences’ after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.

The Ministry of Defence has rebuffed these threats, saying the UK is ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’.

Annie Kelly speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding

Luke’s new book Betrayal: Trump, Putin and the New Age of Conquest will be published next week

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