Russia criticizes UK and France over Ukraine missile technology transfer
They publishedRussia lashes out at UK, France over Ukraine missile technology transfer
First reportThe Guardian · 27 Aug, 09:26Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 27 Aug, 10:12Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Russia criticized UK and French missile technology transfers to Ukraine and warned British military sites could face retaliation.
Why
Britain will share classified Storm Shadow technology, while France has licensed technology for a European missile.
Watch
Zelensky and Budanov discussed possible September talks involving the United States.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Russia warns UK and France over supplying missile technology to Ukraine.
- Zakharova says Moscow would retaliate by hitting British military sites.
- UK plans to release blueprints for Scalp missile components to Ukraine.
- Russia accuses West of transferring military tech and provoking attacks.
- Article also covers UK youth employment schemes and Wales visit by Burnham.
Summary
- Zakharova warns Britain could target military sites in response to Ukrainian strikes.
- Britain will allow Kyiv access to classified tech to start Storm Shadow missile production.
- France has already agreed to license the technology for a European missile.
- Kremlin dismisses US reports of threats against a NATO member state as scare stories.
- Zelensky and Budanov discuss possible September talks with US involvement.