Putin’s Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for Kyiv

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-18 · by David Hughes

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Russian officials summoned a senior British diplomat in Moscow to protest against Britain’s military support for Ukraine, specifically regarding the supply of drones and other weapon systems to Ukrainian forces. The Russians warned that they could take retaliatory measures in response to this support, indicating that any British facilities in Ukraine involved in striking Russian targets would be considered legitimate targets. This action comes as the UK plans to deliver more than 120,000 drones to Ukraine by year-end, with over 25,000 already delivered, and has also agreed to share classified information on long-range missile components so Ukraine can manufacture them locally.

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Russian authorities seized the businesses and assets of Nestle and three French companies on September 17 as part of a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. This move is part of Russia's broader strategy to take control of foreign corporate assets owned by firms deemed "unfriendly," targeting those that support Ukraine. Nestle, which has operated in Russia since 1995 but reduced its presence due to the war with Ukraine, reported revenues of around 2 billion Swiss francs (£1.81 billion) from its Russian operations annually, representing about 2% of global sales. The Kremlin’s actions have intensified amid growing tensions between Europe and Russia over support for Ukraine, affecting companies like Carlsberg, Danone, and AB InBev previously.

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The UK has also agreed recently that defence firm MBDA can release classified information on components for the Storm Shadow long-range missile which has been used to hit Russian targets so Ukraine can start manufacturing the weapons locally.

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🔮 The senior diplomat was warned that Russia could take “retaliatory measures” in response.

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Putin’s Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for Kyiv · assertive framing

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The Russian foreign ministry summoned the UK’s deputy head of mission in Moscow Danae Dholakia to complain about British support for Ukraine in the war triggered by Mr Putin’s invasion four years ago. asserted

ministry → summon → invasion

The senior diplomat was warned that Russia could take “retaliatory measures” in response. uncertain

Russia → warn → response

A statement issued by the Russian foreign ministry said Ms Dholakia was “issued a strong protest” over the supply of drones and other weapons systems to Volodymyr Zelensky’s forces in Ukraine. asserted

Dholakia → issue → Ukraine

“It was emphasised that in light of the United Kingdom’s policy the Russian side reserves the right to take necessary retaliatory measures as part of the exercise of the right to self-defence,” the statement said. asserted

statement → emphasise → defence

“It was confirmed that any British facilities in Ukraine that are used to strike the Russian territory shall be considered a legitimate target. “ asserted

that → confirm → territory

It was stressed that full responsibility for any possible further adverse development of the situation lies with London.” asserted

responsibility → stress → London

The UK has committed to provide more than 120,000 drones to Ukraine this year, with 25,000 delivered to date, a figure set to increase ahead of the winter. asserted

25,000 → commit → winter

These include interceptors that take out Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and attack drones that help Ukraine hit back. asserted

Ukraine → include → vehicles

Ukraine → agree → weapons

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