General · 18 August 2026

UK will keep supporting Ukraine despite Russia's drone warning

Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed the UK's unwavering commitment to Ukraine, maintaining 100% support, following Russia's warning of "consequences" for the use of British-made drones. Moscow's embassy in the UK accused Britain of "deliberately opting for an escalation" following recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed it is providing equipment, including tens of thousands of drones, for Ukraine to defend itself.

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