Russia directly threatens nuclear strike on UK and NATO in response to Sky TV show

Russia directly threatens nuclear strike on UK and NATO in response to Sky TV show Russia has directly threatened to unleash nuclear weapons on Britain in a statement from its UK embassy referencing a new TV show on Sky Russia has threatened to unleash “nuclear weapons” against Britain in a menacing statement from the country’s UK embassy. The statement referenced an article discussing a potential NATO blockade of or action against Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave on the Baltic sea. It also said the "prospect of a hypothetical strike" was explored in new Sky TV show The Wargame. “Those advocating plans to blockade or strike Kaliningrad should have no illusions about the consequences,” it said. “Any British or NATO military action against Russian territory would be met with a response using all means at Russia’s disposal, including nuclear weapons.” The threat also bizarrely made reference to a recent mini-series broadcast on Sky. The statement begins: "We have noted an article in The i Paper on Kaliningrad, which suggests, among other things, that NATO could blockade the region or 'de-recognise Russian sovereignty'. The prospect of a hypothetical strike is also explored in Sky News’ recent mini-series The Wargame." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.