Kremlin Condemns UK Plan to Aid Ukraine's Missile Production
During a briefing, Peskov commented on London's plans to transfer data to Kyiv necessary for the production of SCALP long-range rockets in Ukraine.
Consensus
- The UK plans to transfer secret data on SCALP rocket components to Ukraine.
- The transfer is intended to support local assembly of SCALP rockets in Ukraine.
- Russia's President's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, strongly criticized the UK's move.
- Peskov stated that the UK is participating in the war on the side of the Kyiv regime.
- Russia will target and destroy facilities producing SCALP rockets and other military equipment.
- The UK's actions are described as 'methodically and regularly' fueling the conflict and obstructing peace efforts.
- The announcement coincided with the visit of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Ukraine.
- The transfer involves British components of the SCALP missile, with MBDA as the responsible company.
- The UK and France plan to establish local production lines in Ukraine.
- The announcement was made by the office of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Points of divergence
- The decision was made in response to Ukraine and Paris planning local assembly lines on Ukrainian territory. — vm
- SCALP is the French equivalent of the British Storm Shadow missile. — kommerant
- The announcement will be made during the first meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing', chaired by Burnham. — interfax
- Andy Burnham officially assumed office as UK Prime Minister on July 20, after King Charles III tasked him with forming a new government. — vedomosti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Peskov commented on London's plans to transfer data on SCALP rocket production to Kyiv — Вечерняя Москва
- Peskov commented on Britain's plans to provide Ukraine with information on SCALP missiles — Коммерсантъ
- Kremlin accused London of obstructing settlement in Ukraine — Вести
- Kremlin Dislikes London Plans to Provide Ukraine Data for SCALP Rocket Production — Интерфакс
- Kremlin criticized Britain's plans to transfer data on SCALP missiles to Ukraine — Ведомости
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