The declaration, made by Russia’s ambassador during an interview with Sky News, follows the UK’s approval of Storm Shadow missiles being used to strike targets within Russian territory.
“Absolutely, Britain and UK is now directly involved in this war.”
Speaking to Sky News’ Mark Austin, Russian ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin also accused Ukraine of using mercenaries from different countries in the fighting.
It comes after Western allies green-lit Ukraine’s use of long-distance missiles to strike deep into Russia this week following months of requests from Kyiv.
Update:
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Andrew Magowan, Deputy Chief of the British Army, stated: βIf the British Army were asked to fight tonight, it would fight tonight (against Russia).β He emphasized that the UK would respond decisively to any Russian invasion in Eastern Europe.
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Russia has officially announced that the United Kingdom is now directly involved in the war against them.
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