Foreign Office dismisses Russian threats to British ‘facilities’ in Ukraine

The Russian foreign ministry summoned the UK’s deputy head of mission to complain about British support for Ukraine in the war triggered by Vladimir Putin’s invasion four years ago (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) - (AP)

The Foreign Office has hit back at the Kremlin after Vladimir Putin warned British facilities in Ukraine would be considered “legitimate targets” if they are used to support long-range strikes against Russia.

A spokesperson said Russia was trying to “deflect attention” from its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and said it would not be dissuaded from arming Kyiv.