Moscow Warns UK Could Become 'De Jure' Party to Ukraine Conflict, Says Deputy FM
Sergey Ryabkov says Russia's position has been formally conveyed in a note to Britain's charge d'affaires in Moscow.
Russia has warned that the United Kingdom risks becoming what it described as a de jure party to the conflict in Ukraine, according to comments from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov reported by Russian state news agency TASS.
Ryabkov said Moscow's position on the matter had been set out in detail in a formal note recently handed to the British charge d'affaires in Russia, though TASS's report did not disclose the full contents of that note.
Escalating Rhetoric Over Western Involvement
The warning reflects a recurring theme in Russian official statements throughout the war in Ukraine, in which Moscow has periodically accused Western governments of crossing from indirect support for Kyiv into what it characterizes as direct involvement in the conflict, particularly regarding weapons deliveries, training and intelligence sharing.
The UK has been among Ukraine's most consistent Western backers since Russia's full-scale invasion began, providing military aid, training for Ukrainian troops and diplomatic support, positions that Moscow has repeatedly criticized.
It was not immediately clear from the report what specific UK action prompted this latest warning, or what practical consequences Russia might attach to designating a country as a de jure party to the conflict.
Neither the British government's response to the Russian note nor further comment from UK officials was included in the available report.
Sources
- London may become de jure party to Ukraine conflict — MFA — TASS (Russia)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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