Russia warns UK and France are 'playing with fire' over long-range missiles
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Russia accused Britain and France of "playing with fire" over the possible supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine. The warning came as US President Donald Trump said CIA Director John Ratcliffe did not convey any US warning about a potential attack on NATO during his Moscow visit. UNIDIR senior researcher Pavel Podvig said military and nuclear tensions between Russia and NATO members are being escalated through rhetoric, with no signs of a hot conflict or nuclear threat on the ground.
Key Facts
- Russia said Britain and France are "playing with fire" over the possible supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine.
- US President Donald Trump said CIA Director John Ratcliffe did not convey any US warning about a potential attack on NATO during his Moscow visit.
- The New York Times reported that Ratcliffe called on FSB Director Aleksandr Bortnikov to make a deal with Ukraine during the Moscow visit.
- UNIDIR senior researcher Pavel Podvig said military and nuclear tensions between Russia and NATO members are being escalated through rhetoric, with no signs of a hot conflict or nuclear threat on the ground.
Russian Warning
Russia accused Britain and France of "playing with fire" over the possible supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine. The statement came from Moscow as tensions between Russia and Europe continue to rise.
US Intelligence Visit
US President Donald Trump said CIA Director John Ratcliffe did not convey any US warning about a potential attack on NATO during his Moscow visit. The New York Times reported that Ratcliffe called on FSB Director Aleksandr Bortnikov to make a deal with Ukraine during the visit.
Expert Assessment
UNIDIR senior researcher Pavel Podvig said military and nuclear tensions between Russia and NATO members are being escalated through rhetoric. Podvig added that there are no signs of a hot conflict or nuclear threat on the ground.
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Russia warns UK and France are 'playing with fire' over long-range missiles
