Lavrov Warns UK Over Drone Involvement in Attacks

Lavrov stated that Russia has the right to consider the participation of British missile forces in strikes on its territory as 'participation in a war with all its consequences'.

Consensus

Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia has the right to consider the UK's involvement in attacks on Russian territory as participation in war.
The UK's Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed that the UK will continue to support Ukraine at 100%.
The Russian Foreign Ministry and its embassy in London have warned the UK about consequences of supplying drones to Ukraine.
The claim that British drones were used in attacks on Russian oil refineries in Volgograd and Yaroslavl was reported by The Times.
Lavrov referenced a prior statement by President Putin about Russia's right to act in any region of the World Ocean if its interests are threatened.
Lavrov expressed regret for the UK if it continues supporting Ukraine to the end.

Points of divergence

The Russian embassy in London stated that the use of British drones for deep strikes in Russia indicates the UK's involvement in the conflict and may signal intent to escalate. — vedomosti
Lavrov said the UK's support for Ukraine is 'horribly arrogant' and that Britain stands 'shoulder to shoulder with the Kyiv regime in a puddle of blood.' — tvrain
Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said British suppliers of drones to Ukraine stand 'shoulder to shoulder with the Kyiv regime' in a 'puddle of blood' of civilians, including women, children, and infants. — vesti
The Times reported on 16 August that British drones, including the Nyan drone, were used in attacks on oil refineries in Volgograd and Yaroslawl. — kommerant

Coverage (20 sources)

Lavrov threatens Britain 'for participation in the war' — Радио Свобода
Lavrov stated that the RF has the right to consider the UK as a participant in the conflict — Вечерняя Москва
Lavrov: participation of British troops in attacks on the RF is participation in the conflict — Ведомости
Zakharova criticized Britain for supplying drones to VSU — Вести
Lavrov stated that Russia has the right to consider the participation of British missile troops in strikes on its territory as 'participation in war with all its consequences' — Дождь
Lavrov stated that Russia 'has the right' to consider the participation of British missile forces in strikes on its territory as... — Дождь (Telegram)
Lavrov: RF has the right to consider British drone strikes as participation in the war — Коммерсантъ
Lavrov stated that the RF has the right to consider the UK as a participant in the conflict in Ukraine — Интерфакс
Lavrov: Participation in strikes on the RF will be considered as participation in war — Вести
War. Day 1637. Russia accused Britain of 'consciously betting on escalation' — because Ukraine used British drones for long-range attacks — Meduza
Russia Accuses Britain of 'Escalating the Ukrainian Crisis' — Радио Свобода
Foreign Ministry threatened UK with retaliation for involvement in strikes on Russia — The Moscow Times
Russia threatens Britain with consequences over drone deliveries to Ukraine. In London, they say they will continue to support Kyiv — BBC News Русская служба
Kartapolov warned Britain about possible Russian military response — Москва 24
Russia's Embassy Accused Britain of Betting on Escalation in Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
Russian Embassy calls Britain an accomplice to drone attacks deep inside the country — Коммерсантъ
Russian Embassy Accuses Britain of Supporting Ukraine Strikes on Russia — Ведомости
Russian Embassy sharply commented on British drone strikes on Russian regions — Вести
Messages about the use of the Kiev regime's British drones for strikes deep into Russian territory confirm... — МИД России
Russian Embassy: London is consciously escalating by handing drones to Kyiv — Москва 24

Lavrov Warns UK Over Drone Involvement in Attacks

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