The United Kingdom has made it clear that it will not mourn the death of Igor Kirillov, the Russian general who was killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. This statement was issued by a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Kirillov had been sanctioned by the UK in October for his involvement in deploying chemical weapons on the battlefields of Ukraine. The UK government has condemned his actions, stating that he played a role in the illegal invasion that has caused suffering and death among the Ukrainian people.
According to a source familiar with the incident, Ukraine's security services are believed to be behind the assassination of the Russian general in Moscow. The UK government has reiterated its support for Ukraine's right to self-defense against Russia's aggression.
Prime Minister Starmer's spokesperson emphasized that Russia has the power to end the conflict immediately but continues to engage in aggressive actions that result in the ongoing suffering of the Ukrainian people. The UK stands firm in its stance against Russian aggression and in support of Ukraine's right to defend itself.
