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Russia’s ambassador to Britain has claimed Britain played a role in the attack on its warships – warning the country is “too deep” in the Ukraine war.

In an interview with Sky’s Mark Austin, top diplomat Andrei Kelin claimed he had evidence that UK special forces were involved in a Ukrainians attack drones RussiaBlack Sea fleet in Crimea and delivered ‘evidence’ to the British ambassador.

Asked to provide proof of Russia’s claims, Mr. Kelin said: “We are completely aware of [the] the participation of British experts in [the] trains, prepares, and commits violence against Russian infrastructure and the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. We know it’s done. “

Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrey Kelin
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Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin

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Forced to give public proof of Moscow’s allegations, the attack on the Russian fleet in the Black Sea was carried out under the guidance and leadership of British naval experts, Kelin said. it was delivered to the British ambassador and added that “it will become public fairly soon,” perhaps today, perhaps tomorrow.

He added: “It’s very dangerous because it escalates the situation. It could get us to the point where I would say no going back, back is always possible. But anyway, we should avoid escalation.

“And this is really a warning that Britain has gone too far into this conflict. It means the situation is becoming more and more dangerous.”

Statements designed to distract from military defeat, UK says

The British government has said such claims are false and designed to distract from Russia’s military failures in Ukraine.

A spokesman said: “In recent days, Russia has made a series of accusations against the UK, clearly intended to distract Russia’s attention from Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine; Russian losses on the battlefield and their bombing of civilians and energy infrastructure without regard to international law and the loss of innocent lives.

“We do not plan to comment on these allegations; it is no secret that the UK has taken the lead publicly in supporting Ukraine – this has lasted since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. legal in 2014.”

Moscow has seen Britain as a particularly cunning Western shield against Russia. President Vladimir Putin has said that the UK is plotting to destroy Russia and exploit its vast natural resources.

A still image from a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows Russia's Yars intercontinental ballistic missile being launched during an exercise organized by the country's strategic nuclear forces at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russia
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A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is launched during a nuclear exercise

Ambassador denies Moscow will use nuclear weapons

Speaking after Russia accused the West of “encouraging provocations with weapons of mass destruction,” Kelin denied Moscow would use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

“Nuclear war cannot be won and should never be fought,” Mr. Kelin said. And we stand by this statement.

A still image from a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows what it is believed to be a Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber landing during an exercise organized by the country's strategic nuclear forces at an unknown location
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A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber lands during an exercise organized by the country’s strategic nuclear forces

When asked if Moscow could use tactical nuclear weapons in the conflict, Mr. Kelin replied: “No. The world has every guarantee that Russia will not use it. [a] tactical nuclear weapons in [the] Ukraine conflict. “

The Russian statement is designed to distract from their very real challenges on the front lines


Deborah Hayes

Deborah Haynes

Security and Defense Editor

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Russia seems to have developed an unhealthy obsession with the UK over Ukraine.

The Kremlin has made various accusations that British special forces were involved in attacks on Russian targets in Ukraine and a series of explosions along a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. .

Andrei Kelin, Russia’s ambassador to London, even told Sky News’ Mark Austin that his country had proof that “British experts” were involved in drone strikes against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Crimea over the weekend.

The UK has previously dismissed such allegations as absurd. At the same time, it makes no secret of being one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters.

The UK’s willingness to send ever more lethal weapons to help Ukraine’s military as well as its decision to set up a training program in the UK to turn Ukrainian recruits into soldiers means – in a way very openly – reinforcing Ukraine’s ability to repel Russian invaders from the back.

London’s proactive approach was also instrumental in motivating other European allies to join the effort as well as encouraging the United States.

Moscow’s efforts to accuse Britain of more direct military action may be designed to pressure the new British government to reduce the level of support – which is likely to have an impact on aid. Western military on a larger scale.

What seems certain is that Russia’s statements are designed to distract from the country’s very real challenges on the front lines in Ukraine and its decision to target civilian infrastructure with a series of attacks. merciless rocket.

Moscow has ramped up its nuclear rhetoric since invading Ukraine, most recently by accusing Kyiv of planning to use “dirty bombs”, although it offered no evidence. Kyiv has denied it has any such plans.

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

It added: “We strongly believe that in the current complex and turbulent situation, caused by irresponsible and brazen actions aimed at undermining our national security, the task ahead above all to avoid any military clash of nuclear powers.”

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