Russian ambassador says UK ‘too deep’ in Ukraine war World News

The Russian ambassador has warned Britain it is “too deep” in the Ukraine war – but says Moscow will not use nuclear weapons in the conflict.

In an interview with Sky’s Mark Austin, diplomat Andrea Kling claimed he had evidence that British special forces were involved in a Ukraine drone attack RussiaThe Black Sea Fleet in Crimea and has handed over evidence to the British ambassador.

When asked to provide evidence of Russia’s claims, Mr Kling said: “We are fully aware of [the] UK experts involved [the] Train, prepare and execute acts of violence against Russian infrastructure and the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. We know it’s done. “

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To inform the public of Moscow’s allegations that the Russian fleet’s attack in the Black Sea was carried out under the direction and leadership of British naval experts, Mr Colin said it had been handed over to the British ambassador, adding that “it will be made public soon, “Maybe today, maybe tomorrow.

He added: “It’s dangerous because it escalates the situation. It can get us to what I would say is no return, a return is always possible. But we should avoid escalation anyway.

“It’s actually a warning that the UK is too deep in this conflict. It means the situation is getting more and more dangerous.”

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The government says the claim is false and aimed at diverting attention from Russia’s military failures in Ukraine.

Moscow has seen Britain as a particularly insidious Western foil to Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Britain is plotting to destroy Russia and carve up its rich natural resources.

Ambassador denies Moscow will use nuclear weapons

After Russia accused the West of “encouraging provocations with weapons of mass destruction,” Kling denied that Moscow would use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

“Nuclear war cannot be won and should not be fought,” Mr Kling said. “We stand firm on this statement.”

Asked if Moscow could use tactical nuclear weapons in a conflict, Mr Kling replied: “No. The world is fully assured that Russia will not use it. [a] tactical nuclear weapons [the] Ukraine conflict. “

Since the invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been stepping up its nuclear rhetoric, most recently accusing Kyiv of planning to use a “dirty bomb”, although it has provided no evidence. Kyiv has denied any such plans.

Russia’s foreign ministry said it was concerned that the five declared nuclear powers were “on the brink of direct armed conflict”.

It added: “We firmly believe that in the current complex and turbulent situation caused by irresponsible and outrageous acts aimed at undermining our national security, the most urgent task is to avoid a military conflict by any nuclear power.”