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Conflict & Security · UkraineLavrov warns UK could be seen as party to Ukraine war over drone strikes
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia reserves the right to consider British involvement in Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory as direct participation in the war. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed Britain’s '100%' support for Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s warnings.
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Politics · United KingdomNetanyahu labels UK an 'Islamic republic' with nuclear weapons in radio interview
Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the UK as the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' during an Israeli military radio podcast, suggesting it could become the first nuclear-armed Islamic state. The comment, echoing a 2024 remark by US Vice President JD Vance, sparked backlash from British Jewish groups and politicians amid strained UK-Israel relations.
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