Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:59pm on 18 Aug 2026,Tuesday International
The UK has reaffirmed its full support for Ukraine after Russia warned Britain of “consequences” over reports that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain was “not fair-weather friends” and would remain with Ukraine during its “hour of need.” Moscow accused London of escalating the conflict and warned that greater British involvement would come at a higher price. The UK has been one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters since Russia’s invasion in 2022 and continues to provide military equipment. The latest exchange comes as both Russia and Ukraine intensify long-range drone and missile attacks. (PC: BBC)
